UHURU ADDRESS TO THE NATION ABOUT CURFEW AND POLITICAL GATHERINGS

President Uhuru Kenyatta, on Friday, March 12, extended the nationwide curfew by 60 more days to May 12, starting at 10 pm up to 4 am.

He added that all bars and social areas will also be closed by 9 pm 

The President pointed out that January’s positivity rate was at 2 percent but has risen to 13 percent in March 2021, an indication that Kenyans have let down their guard. 

“Coronavirus has tested us to the limit. We also closed down our schools to preserve the lives of our students and also isolate the elderly from public events. This new normal showed new strength and our economy was in distress but never caved in,” Uhuru said. 

He added that the Covid-19 pandemic attempted to overstretch County health infrastructure but governors remained unbowed and together with the national government, expanded the healthcare sector in the country.

Uhuru said that Kenya is yet to emerge from the war as the virus is still unseen and its rule of engagement is unwritten and it keeps on mutating in the UK, South Africa and other countries. 

He reiterated that the vaccine rollout will be done in phases, and guided by the National Deployment Vaccination Plan with the first phase which is currently ongoing targetting frontline health workers, uniformed personnel and teachers.

The second phase will commence immediately Kenya receives its second consignment will target the elderly and those will preexisting conditions. 

“Vaccination shall be voluntary. Let’s keep ourselves safe and continue embracing the culture, civic duty and responsibility of minding ourselves and our brothers.

“The first line of defence is the people. We will win one half of the battle if we continue protecting ourselves,” the head of state urged. 

He added that Kenya’s economy is likely to grow by 7% in 2021 owing to restrictions put in 2020. 

By Kenyans.co.ke