Uganda (section 7 [2]). SCORES: Individual scores: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 Average: 1.0 3.6 Persons who have vested interests of a political or commercial nature are excluded from possible membership in the board, i.e. office bearers with state and political parties as well as those with a financial interest in the broadcasting industry. ANALYSIS: The Uganda Broadcasting Corporation Act 2005 is silent on these principles. The Minister of Information has the sole and unrestricted authority to appoint UBC Board members. SCORES Individual scores: 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1 Average: 1.2 3.7. The editorial independence of the public broadcaster from commercial pressure and political influence is guaranteed by law and practiced. ANALYSIS: The Uganda Broadcasting Corporation Act 2005 mandates UBC in section 5 (1)(h) to “maintain a responsible editorial independence” (emphasis by rapporteur). “Responsible” could be interpreted as 24 African Media Barometer - Uganda 2007