Joblessness Looms As Nation Media Groups Closes Down QTV,Nation FM Amid Other ChangesAnxiety rocks the Nation Centre after the Media Group announced the closure of a Swahili-only news television QTV and as a result ,the station shall be consolidated into one brand NTV. In a three paragraph press release sent out earlier this morning, the rationalization process will also entail shutting down of the traditional radio stations at the twin towers media house.Currently NMG has QFM and Nation FM under its stable. In the latest geo-poll ratings,QTV slumped to the 6th position, coming one slot behind the Royal Media Services new kid,Inooro TV. He however pledged to help them manage through this tough transition.The rationalization steps are effective from today 30th June. On the fate of the employees, Machoka expressed his regret as the move is likely to lay off a number of the staff.

Source: Daily Nation June 30, 2016 07:31 UTC