President Uhuru Kenyatta bans movement in and out of Nairobi, Kilifi, Mombasa and Kwale counties

President Uhuru Kenyatta addressing the nation at State House. PHOTO | PSCU

President Uhuru Kenyatta has increased measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus in Kenya. According to the President, the curfew and the additional measures taken by different ministries will be implemented respectively.
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President Uhuru Kenyatta has now banned the movement by road, rail or air in and out in and out of the Nairobi metropolitan area with effect from Monday, April 6, 2020.


The Head of State also banned the movement in and out of three counties on the Coastal strip from Wednesday. The counties include Kilifi, Kwale and Mombasa where an additional 14% of the country’s cases have been recorded.


“The cessation of movement within the Nairobi metropolitan area shall be for an initial containment period of 21 days with effect from 7 pm on Monday, April 6, 2020,” said President Kenyatta.


“The cessation of movement within the counties of Kilifi, Kwale and Mombasa shall be for an initial containment period of 21 days with effect from 7 pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. In the intervening period, movement in and out of the Coastal strip shall be limited.”


“All such designated persons must be notified in writing by the owner or operator of the said vehicle or vessel concerning that vehicle or vessel.”


President Kenyatta spoke while announcing that Kenya had 16 more confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number to 158, with two more deaths.