This archive report was first published on 4 October 2021.
On October 4, 2021, the Kenyan government announced an extension of the nationwide curfew for the next 30 days, amidst growing public pressure to lift the restrictions.
Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe stated that the decision was made in light of the country's high COVID-19 positivity rate, which remains above the World Health Organization's recommended threshold.
The curfew, which runs from 10pm to 4am, has been in place for over a year and a half, and will continue to be enforced alongside other containment measures, including the mandatory wearing of masks.
