CS Mutahi Kagwe ban movement in and out of Mombasa Old Town and Nairobi Eastleigh

CS Mutahi Kagwe on daily briefings. FILE

The state now bans the movement in and out of Eastleigh in Nairobi and Old Town in Mombasa. The Government says the two areas are declared hotspots and people will be tested forceful as well.



Speaking during a press address at Afya House, Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the cessation of movement in and out of the two areas begins at 7 pm on Wednesday and will continue for 15 days.

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CS Kagwe also ordered the immediate closure of markets, restaurants and eateries those hotspots as well as CS James Macharia ban public transport.


“There shall be a cessation of movement in and out of Eastleigh area of Nairobi with effect from today May 6, 2020, at 7 pm for the next 15 days. There shall be a cessation of movement in the area known as Old Town in Mombasa with effect from today May 6, 2020, at 7 pm for the next 15 days,” he said.


“There will be a closure of any markets, restaurants and eateries within those two areas – Eastleigh and Old Town – with effect from today May 6, 2020, at 7 pm for the next 15 days.”