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Media face tough task of letting go of the fear

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Kisumu Journalists protest against police brutality directed to media during the latest Gen Z protests. [Michael Mute, Standard]

In a fast-evolving world, the mass media is walking a tightrope, trying to maintain its foothold.

Over the past six years, print has seen a decline of 52 per cent in daily sales volumes, while online platforms have nearly tripled their reach due to what has become the 'power of platforms.'

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