This archive report was first published on 6 July 2020.
On June 6, 2020, President Uhuru Kenyatta reflected on his previous address, where he weighed the decision to reopen the country. He chose to prioritize strengthening the nation's capacity to handle the pandemic, engaging with the Council of Governors, education stakeholders, and religious leaders.
As the country navigated the pandemic, President Kenyatta posed a crucial question: 'Have we as a country met the irreducible minimum? Are we ready to open?'
While acknowledging that the country had not yet reached 100% preparedness across counties, he noted significant progress made. In a significant move, he announced the end to the cessation of movement in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Garissa Counties.
Additionally, President Kenyatta extended the curfew by 30 days, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance.
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