This archive report was first published on 7 July 2020.
On April 6, Kenya's President Kenyatta lifted the COVID-19 cessation order, allowing free inter-county movement to and from previously restricted counties of Nairobi, Mombasa and Mandera.
As part of the phased re-opening, Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators operating inter-county passenger services will require clearance from the ministries of health and transport before resuming services.
PSV operators will book half capacity of their vehicles to ensure social distancing and ensure wearing face masks at all times.
President Kenyatta made the announcement during a national address from his Harambee House office on Monday.
"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," the President said in a televised address.
Domestic flights will resume on July 15, while international air travel is set to resume on August 1, in strict conformity with all applicable guidelines and protocols from both the Ministry of Health and civil aviation authorities.
