Collapsing revenues, rising layoffs: the coronavirus pandemic  crisis is battering media outlets across Africa that were already struggling for cash and often facing pressure from hostile authorities.

The news of cutbacks was sudden and painful for journalists at two of Nigeria's most popular independent newspapers when bosses from The Punch and Vanguard made their announcements last month.

Kenya's national regulator on Friday unveiled what it called a "historic" fund worth just under $1 million to help some 150 broadcasters weather the storm.

Professor Gitahi Kiama has been  officially installed as the 8th vice chancellor of the University of Nairobi .The glamorous ceremony took place in the  main campus Taifa hall on June 5th 2020. The occasion was graced  by the  top brass of the university management , officials from the ministry of Education, subsequent Vice chancellors and UoN members of staff. 

National Transport Authority is making a second attempt to implement cashless fares on Kenyan roads. This comes after the first attempt(2015)which failed miserably. 

Covid -19 pandemic  continues to bite and dictate people to go digital in a manner that will see the world shift to the new normal.Companies and governments  all over the world are realizing that they can only survive if they welcome and embrace technology .