Kenya
3.8

The public broadcaster is adequately funded in a manner
that protects it from arbitrary interference with its
budget.

ANALYSIS:
Advertising is KBC’S main source of revenue. It also receives some
government subsidies, especially for salaries. Government wants
the corporation to be commercially viable but it is currently heavily
indebted (to the tune of estimated 1.2 billion shillings) to some of
its creditors, e.g. the power company.
SCORES:
Individual scores:

1,1,1,1,1,1,3,1,1,1,2

Average score:

1.3

3.9

The public broadcaster is technically accessible in the entire country.

ANALYSIS:
98 % of households can receive KBC’s television and radio signals.
SCORES:
Individual scores:

5,5,5,5,5,5,5,5,5,5,5

Average score:

5.0

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