This archive report was first published on 21 December 2021.
December 21, 2021 - The Kenyan government has started enforcing a directive that withholds services from unvaccinated citizens, despite a court order halting the move.
Government Spokesperson Cyrus Oguna announced on Tuesday that unvaccinated Kenyans can only access web-based government services, following the expiry of a month-long deadline set by the government.
Speaking at Mau Summit, Oguna emphasized the importance of vaccination in protecting individuals and others from the virus.
"You should expect to be denied government services without a COVID-19 certificate," Oguna said, reiterating the government's earlier directive that citizens must be vaccinated to receive government services.
The government's decision to withhold services from unvaccinated citizens was announced on November 21, with Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe stating that those who fail to take vaccines will be denied access to public transport and hotels.
As of December 19, 2021, a total of 8,902,539 vaccines had been administered across the country, with 5,310,496 people partially vaccinated and 3,592,043 fully vaccinated.
