But the day was marked in an unprecedented environment as the global media, like other sectors, suffers an assault from an indiscernible enemy: Coronavirus. The threats to media freedom have been business interests, government, politicians, underworld gangs and law enforcers. Apart from threats to press freedom, economic challenges remain the biggest obstacle to journalists’ quest for independence. The latest press freedom index ranks Kenya at position 103, from 96 last year. For instance, there has been zero government investment in media development when the sector’s role is critical in playing its watchdog role.

Source: Daily Nation May 05, 2020 20:48 UTC