This archive report was first published on 21 April 2020.
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organisation declared the Coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic, citing its rapid spread and deadly consequences.
Kenya, like many countries, is facing unprecedented challenges in the wake of the pandemic. The economic devastation has brought down markets worldwide, and some experts predict a global economic recession.
However, Kenya has made significant strides in recent years, thanks to the government's war on corruption and the repatriation of stolen funds. This has resulted in a more transparent and accountable use of public money.
According to John Keats, the English Romantic poet, 'nothing ever becomes real 'til it is experienced.' In the face of the Coronavirus pandemic, Kenya must come together as a nation to fight this crisis.
The Building Bridges Initiative has opened up a new way of doing things in Kenya, fostering an openness to our system that did not exist a few years ago. Kenyans now understand the constitutional, political, and electoral systems, and the challenges and opportunities they pose.
Kenya's Big Four Agenda, which includes food security, affordable housing, manufacturing, and affordable healthcare, is essential in bolstering these areas. Food, jobs, housing, and healthcare will be the main challenges in the months ahead.
While some nations are only waking up to this in the middle of the crisis, Kenya has already made massive strides. This means that the pain will not be as great.
