Uhuru lifts cessation of movement, extends curfew

Making the announcement on Monday on the steps of Harambee House in Nairobi, President Kenyatta said that should the situation deteriorate and pose a challenge to the infrastructure, the lockdowns will be reimposed.

However, President Kenyatta extended the national curfew for a further 30 days.

Further, the announced the phased reopening of churches in strict conformity with all health protocols.

Following consultations with education stakeholders, President Kenyatta directed that stakeholders notify the public on the resumption of the 2020 academic calendar for basic education and tertiary education.

“There shall be no movement of public vehicles into areas previously under lockdown without proper approvals from the ministries of Health and Transport,” said Mr. Kenyatta.

The Head of State also announced the reopening of Kenya’s skies to international travellers effective August 1, 2020.