This archive report was first published on 9 July 2021.
President Uhuru Kenyatta's Night Tour of Nairobi ¶
Published on July 9, 2021
President Uhuru Kenyatta's unannounced tour of Nairobi's health facilities has left Kenyans talking. In a video, the President explained that they opted to open the health facilities at night in order to adhere to the Covid-19 protocols put in place by his government.
According to the President, they went at night because of two reasons: first, to observe the Covid-19 protocols, and second, because Nairobi Hospitals open at 8 oclock in the morning and were closed 6pm in the evening. This meant that those few hospitals that were actually available within the city of Nairobi would be inaccessible to those in need of medical attention after 6pm, leaving Kenyatta National Hospital as the only option.
The President kicked off his official duties in Kangemi where he officially launched the Gichagi-Kangemi hospital, a facility that will serve the people of Kangemi and its environs. He was later spotted in Mukuru Kwa Rueben in Embakasi where he opened the Rueben Health Centre. Other health facilities that were officially launched by Kenyatta on Tuesday night include Gathende Dispensary in Dagoretti North, Tasia and Gatina Dispensary.
During his visit to Mukuru kwa Rueben slums, Kenyatta did a surprise radio interview at Rueben FM, a community radio station in the area. A video seen by Pulse Live captures Uhuru promising the Rueben FM presenter a proper interview at State House.
President Uhuru Kenyatta's unannounced tour in Nairobi County made him an instant trending topic on Twitter, with Kenyans On Twitter (KOT) trying hard to get their opinions heard.
Photos from Uhuru's Night Tour
