This archive report was first published on 4 October 2021.
On October 4, 2021, Kenya's Ministry of Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe announced the extension of the nationwide dusk-to-dawn curfew for a further 30 days.
The move is aimed at allowing for the vaccination of as many individuals as possible during this time, according to Kagwe.
Additionally, Kagwe announced a ban on public gatherings and political rallies for another 30 days.
The Ministry of Health also launched the Covid-19 Online Information Portal for media professionals in Kenya, aimed at helping the media disseminate factual and verifiable information to the public and curb the rise of disinformation.
