This archive report was first published on 6 July 2020.
On Monday, President Uhuru Kenyatta addressed the nation on the next steps in the fight against Covid-19, announcing the phased reopening of places of worship in Kenya.
According to the President, only 100 participants or worshippers will be allowed per worship session, which should not last more than an hour.
Places of worship will reopen in strict conformity with guidelines issued by the Inter-Faith Council, including self-regulating guidelines.
President Kenyatta also stated that persons under 13 years or above 58 years will not be allowed to be among the congregants.
Additionally, Sunday school and Madrassa will remain suspended until further notice.
The government had suspended all public gatherings in April, following the confirmation of the first coronavirus case in the country.
As a result, most worship places have been conducting their services through broadcast media or online.
