Defining moment as new measures take effect this week
A service in Ngong Road forest on June 14. Churches and believers adopted alternative services and masses after the government closed worship places. The religious centres are to reopen in a few days. PHOTO | SILA KIPLAGAT | NATION MEDIA GROUP
Public transport vehicles operators are also likely to be allowed on the road after meeting the new licensing rules.
While city based churches are eager for prayers, their leaders are afraid to reopen. And, may remain shut for long.
This week could be a defining moment in Kenya’s battle against the Covid-19 pandemic as reopening measures announced by President Uhuru Kenyatta take full effect, experts said.
The return of activities involving movement, crowding and interactions will accelerate the rise towards the peak of infection numbers if health and safety protocols are not strictly observed.
