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Kenya:
Kenyans Flee to Villages as Govt Issues Stricter Conditions Over Coronavirus
Capital FM, 21 March 2020
Despite several calls urging Kenyans to minimize movement and practice social isolation, one local online bus ticketing company has reported a surge in its number of bookings. Read more »
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Kenya:
Kenya Prisons Suspend Visits for 30 Days to Tame Coronavirus Pandemic
Nairobi News, 22 March 2020
The Kenya Prisons Service has suspended all visits for 30 days to curtail the coronavirus outbreak. Read more »
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Kenya:
Coronavirus - Pesa Link Waives All Its Transaction Fees Until June 30
Nairobi News, 22 March 2020
Pesa Link has waived all its transaction fees allowing its customers to transfer money free of charge until June 30. Read more »
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Kenya:
Covid-19 - New Center Launched At Knh to Improve Testing and Diagnosis
Nairobi News, 22 March 2020
Health CS Mutahi Kagwe on Sunday launched the Kenyatta National Hospital Diagnostic Imaging Centre in Nairobi to help with the testing process for the coronavirus. Read more »
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Kenya:
UN an 'Ally' in Kenya in Fight Against COVID-19
UN News, 19 March 2020
The United Nations is working closely with the Kenyan Government to help prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus or COVID-19. Read more »
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Kenya:
Kenya Prisons Suspends Visits Over Coronavirus Fears
Nation, 21 March 2020
The Kenya Prisons Service has suspended all visits for 30 days to curtail the coronavirus outbreak. Read more »
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Kenya:
Coronavirus - Matatus Ignore Passenger Limit Order
Nation, 21 March 2020
Most public service vehicles (PSVs) have defied the national government's directive to limit the number of passengers as a way of preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus. Read more »
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Kenya:
Bars to Close at 7.30pm to Help Tame Spread of Coronavirus
Capital FM, 21 March 2020
Kenya Friday announced new tough measures aimed at combating coronavirus as health officials work to contain the pandemic with seven cases so far confirmed. Read more »
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Kenya:
Coronavirus - Tough Times for Kenyan Sportsmen
Capital FM, 18 March 2020
Michael Olunga uploaded a photo of him chilling out, complete with a face mask after the Japanese Leagues became among the first to be halted due to the spread of the new… Read more »
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Kenya:
Halt Bill Payments, State Urged
Nation, 18 March 2020
The Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA), which has announced stoppage of Sunday church services, has called on the government to suspend all loan repayments and interest due… Read more »
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Kenya:
Cash Coming From Banks to Be Quarantined for One Week - CBK
Capital FM, 18 March 2020
Cash coming out of banks will be quarantined for at least one week, a measure expected to combat the spread of the deadly coronavirus that has killed almost 8,000 people worldwide. Read more »
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Kenya:
Coronavirus - Milimani Court Operates Under a Tree
Nation, 18 March 2020
The duty magistrate at Milimani law court in Nairobi yesterday declined to sit in a court room, instead choosing to operate in an open area under a tree at the car park as a… Read more »
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Kenya:
Two Italians Denied Entry Into Kenya Over Coronavirus Fears
Nairobi News, 18 March 2020
Two Italians were on Monday night denied entry into the country over coronavirus fears. Read more »
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Kenya:
Telecommuting - Kenyans Speak on Challenges as Coronavirus Forces Firms to Send Staff Off-Site
Capital FM, 18 March 2020
As the country moved to curb the spread of coronavirus which has so far killed over 7,000 globally, a section of Kenyans have heeded to the calls of social distancing with… Read more »
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Kenya:
Coronavirus - CBK Directs Banks to Quarantine Cash for a Week
Nairobi News, 18 March 2020
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Patrick Njoroge on Wednesday directed all banks in Kenya to quarantine cash for a week to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Read more »
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Kenya:
Kenyans Not Buying Mitumba Clothes for Fear of Coronavirus
Capital FM, 18 March 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic continues ravaging major sectors of the economy, small and medium-sized enterprises have not been spared and appear to be the worst hit with more… Read more »
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Kenya:
Quarantine Order to Affect Kenya 7s, Tennis Teams
Nation, 18 March 2020
Kenya Sevens rugby team and Davis Cup tennis squad could be affected by the latest directive on self-quarantine from the government as the country grapples with the coronavirus… Read more »
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Kenya:
Coronavirus Slows Wheels of Justice Countrywide
Nation, 17 March 2020
Chief Justice David Maraga has issued more directions to litigants amid the coronavirus outbreak. Read more »
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Kenya:
Kenyatta Declares Saturday Day of Prayer Over Coronavirus
Nairobi News, 17 March 2020
President Uhuru Kenyatta has declared Saturday, March 21, as the National Day for Prayer. Read more »