This archive report was first published on 6 July 2020.
On July 6, 2020, President Uhuru Kenyatta announced the lifting of the cessation of movement order in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Mandera counties, effective at 4 am on Tuesday.
However, he extended the nationwide curfew by a further 30 days.
"By re-opening Nairobi, Mombasa and Mandera, we are more at risk than we were when the restrictions were in place. We must, therefore, exercise cautious optimism, and avoid reckless abandon," he said.
Places of worship will also commence phased reopening in strict conformity with all applicable guidelines, with a maximum of 100 participants allowed at each worship ceremony and not exceeding one hour.
Local air travel will resume on July 15 under Ministry of Health and Transport guidelines, while international travel will resume on August 1.
Public service vehicle operators will require certification from the Ministry of Health to operate out of areas previously under cessation of movement.
The Head of State noted that in announcing a phased reopening of the country, he and his team had to make tough decisions that balanced what was good for the economy and what made sense amid a public health crisis.
