Challenges facing Media and Communication in African countries.

Challenges Facing Kenyan Farmers using Facebook effeciently and in Digital Communication as a whole.

In Africa, Kenya is one of the countries with the most farmers. Majority of farmers in Kenya really on agriculture as a source of livelihood. As the farming sector is very relaint on information, many farmers are starting to explore online social media platforms for information and to communicate with other farmers. Facebook is the most social media platform in Kenya which has made it the most popular social media platform amongst farmers. Farmers in Kenya are faced with lack of information due to certain factors.

• Lack of steady power supply (electricity)
• Expensive internet rates
• Most rural farmers are not knowledgeable enough to operate smart devices
• Telling the difference Fake news and Real news on social platforms (Media literacy)