Speaking during covid-19 press briefing on June 6th, President Uhuru Kenyatta announced the removal of cessation of movement ban in Eastleigh.
Therefore, Eastleigh residents will be able to move into and out of Eastleigh from June 7th.
“The cessation of movement into and out of Eastleigh area of Nairobi and the specific limitations in force shall lapse at 4am on 7th June 2020,” said the president.
However, the cessation of movement into and out of Nairobi Metropolitan Areas, Mombasa and Mandera have been extended by 30 days.
“The nationwide dusk to dawn curfew currently in force until 6th June 2020 is extended for 30 more days. However, the curfew will begin at 9pm and end at 4am effective on 7th June 2020,” Uhuru said.
The nationwide curfew will therefore run from 9pm to 4am.
Moreover, Uhuru removed the ban on cessation of movement into and out of Kilifi and Kwale counties.
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“In view of the successful containment of the disease in the counties of Kilifi and Kwale, the cessation of movement into and out of the two counties that is currently in force shall also lapse at 4am on the 7th of June 2020,”
Additionally, students will be able to return to school in September.
The decision was made after stakeholders in the education sector consulted with the ministry of health stakeholders.
The ministry of education will announce the new school calendar by the middle of August 2020.
Despite the easing of the restrictions, the ban on all forms of public gatherings has been extended. Such gatherings include social gatherings and political gatherings.
Due to the evolving nature of the disease globally, international travel restrictions have also been extended by Uhuru.
The ministry of transport has been directed to engage all key stakeholders. They will develop protocols and guide resumptions of local air travel within 7 days.
