The changes brought by Covid-19 were sudden, drastic and unexpected for citizens and governments alike. While there are some predictions of likely future trajectories of the social and economic impact of the pandemic, and the post-covid-19 world, much of the discourse reveals deep uncertainties. What appears to be clear though, is that, the impact of the pandemic is already massive and will be long-lasting. Developmental livelihood initiatives and projects have been set back and livelihood activities have been curtailed or halted altogether. While, globally, recovery from this impact is already proving to be painfully slow for most sectors, it is the poor and vulnerable populations that are finding it most difficult to recover. The rural populace already facing numerous challenges including the impact of climatic change are in a particularly more vulnerable situation. Public institutions consistently adjust to the changing dynamics created by the pandemic and are taking proactive measures to remedy future impact. In Africa, despite numerous constraints, government responses have been fast and decisive albeit at varying degrees. Yet, some voices decry how government response does not adequately address vulnerable populations.