This archive report was first published on 6 July 2020.
On July 6, 2020, President Uhuru Kenyatta announced the end of the cessation of movement in the country, marking a significant shift in the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Residents of Nairobi and Kisumu took to the streets to celebrate the news, with many expressing relief and joy at the lifting of the lockdown.
However, not everyone was pleased with the decision. Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen took to Twitter to express his concerns, stating that the easing of movement in and out of Nairobi and Mombasa would multiply infections.
"I really hope I am wrong but lifting Cessation of Movement in and out of Nairobi and Mombasa will multiply the infections 10 times. I am really worried about our older folks in the countryside. Anyway what do I know?" — Kipchumba Murkomen (@kipchumbaMurkomen)
President Uhuru Kenyatta's decision to lift the lockdown has sparked a mix of reactions, with some welcoming the move and others expressing concerns about the potential risks.
