President Uhuru Kenyatta will today make a special address to the public, outlining the state of the nation in matters coronavirus pandemic. – By Gerald Gekara.
Many are however torn between Uhuru’s anticipated remarks, over whether to side by his health experts led by the CS Health, Mutahi Kagwe who has been calling for the reviewing of containment measures.
Kagwe has been on the forefront bashing politicians and government officials of hold ing meetings that defy social distance and hand washing procedures. In his latest address, Kagwe stepped up his clamour for stiffer containment measures, citing Kenya’s positivity rate was attributed by large political gatherings.
However, efforts to reinstate ban on political activities and other mass gatherings may hit a wall, owing to the inability to comply to those measures by the government, and its elected law makers.
Instances of both the President Uhuru and his deputy, William Ruto holding mega ‘stop overs’ that attract nearly 10,000 followers have demoralised the country’s ability to uphold health protocols.
Churches, mosques and other religious centers have also been on the spot for flouting covid-19 rules, with reports of entire communities contracting the virus.
However, the government will cast special focus on schools and learning institutions, after widespread reports of COVID-19 infection among learners, teachers and staff.
For instance, a school in Siaya reported that 52 students tested positive for the virus, alongside teachers and subordinate staff.
President Uhuru, in his previous address signalled that the government will not hesitate to slide back into containment measures if the country’s coronavirus situation does not change.
Currently, Kenya’s coronavirus cases have surpassed 57,000 with deaths soaring as high as 1,039.
CS Kagwe said that Kenya is currently undergoing a difficult health challenge after announcing 100 deaths that had taken place in the last week alone.
He continued to warn Kenyans against dropping the ball on containment measures and instead encouraged citizens to comply inorder to not overwhelm the health system.
