Kenya It was suggested that media houses should pursue promising cases up to a sympathetic judgment in order to set a positive precedent which is missing so far. Such a precedent could influence future cases in favour of media houses. SCORES: Individual scores: 1,2,2,1,1,2,2,1,1,1,1 Average score: 1.4 1.4 Entry into and practise of the journalistic professions is legally unrestricted. ANALYSIS: There are no legal restrictions on journalists practising their profession. To provide access to government functions, the Ministry of Information issues press cards for freelancers and photo journalists against a fee of 500 shillings per year. SCORES: Individual scores: 5,5,5,5,5,5,5,5,5,5,5 Average score: 5.0 1.5 Protection of confidential sources of information is guaranteed by law. Currently, there is no law in place to guarantee protection of sources. African Media Barometer - Kenya 2005 7