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Uhuru calls for civil responsibility as he opens the country

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Staff
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Published 6 July 2020
Uhuru looked back at his last address on June 6, and the questions he faced then on whether or not to re-open the country, noting that they chose to prioritise strengthening the country’s capacity to handle the pandemic.

He cited meetings with the Council of Governors, education stakeholders, religious leaders and

“The question before us is have we as a country met the irreducible minimum? Are we ready to open?” Uhuru posed.

He stated that the country had not hit 100% on preparedness across the counties but had made significant progress

He announced an end to the cessation of movement in Nairobi, Mombasa and Garissa Counties.

Uhuru further stated that the curfew would be extended by 30 days.

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