NAIROBI AND MOMBASA LOCKDOWN EXTENDED BY 30 DAYS

For the past few months the country has been on a dusk to dawn curfew with some of the major counties in Kenya put in a total lockdown with cessation of movement in and out of the counties.

The lockdown and curfew was received well by Kenyans especially the middle class who had hoarded several thousand worth of shopping in their homes. It was an extended vacation to them, a time to bond with their family as well as keeping them safe.

The first 21 days of lockdown saw that change. They realised they had overated their shopping and started feeling the pain of majority of Kenyans who are poor. They also became restless and wanted to venture out and socialise with their friends. This is in stark contrast with the poor Kenyans who wake up every day to look for food. Staying home they risk to starve to death and going out they risk contracting COVID-19. It’s a dilemma and a decision they have to make every morning.

Everyone realises the danger COVID-19 poses to us as a nation. As Kenyans wait for the president’s address, they pray that the decision made will factor in everyone’s plight.

The government through President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced the following:

1. Cessation of movement in Eastleigh and Old Town lifted.
2. Lockdown in Mombasa and Nairobi extended.
3. Schools to gradually open starting on 1st September.
4. In a weeks time, the Ministry of Health and Interior to work on opening places of worship.
5. Curfew extended for 30 days but to start at 9pm to 4am.

As the regulations are relaxed, Challyh News urges its readers to stay safe and take the necessary precautions set by WHO and the Kenyan Ministry of Health.