Similar allegations surrounded his re-election in December 1997. The Kenyan Government has loosened its control over the media in the past 10 years, but opportunities for independent broadcasters have been limited by strict licensing controls. Broadcasters and publishers remain under pressure to avoid portraying the government in a poor light. There have been several instances in which journalists have been beaten, detained or brought before court. There are a number of privately-owned FM radio stations and the internet and satellite television are now widely available.
Most newspapers are independent and they are frequently critical of the government.
In October 2000, the Kenyan Government began legal moves to ban radio broadcasts in languages other than Swahili and English. Announcing the move, President Moi said vernacular radio promoted tribal chauvinism and undermined national cohesion.