Kenya: President Kenyatta Eases Covid-19 Restrictions

President Uhuru Kenyatta has eased the restrictions put in place in March to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

In his Labour Day speech, the President lifted the cessation of movement into and out of the five counties previously declared as disease infected areas.

He said the restriction on movement in and out of Machakos, Nairobi, Kajiado, Kiambu and Nakuru counties will end Saturday midnight.

The President also announced that curfew hours will start at 10pm and end at 4am countrywide with effect from midnight May 1.

All education institutions will reopen as per Education ministry calendar, President Kenyatta said.

Restaurants and eateries will reopen with strict adherence to Covid protocols issued by Health ministry, Mr Kenyatta announced. Bars ordered to operate until 7pm.

In-person and congregational worship to resume countywide but capacity be a third of capacity, President Kenyatta said.

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