This archive report was first published on 8 May 2020.
On May 8, 2020, Kenya reported a significant spike in COVID-19 cases, with 621 confirmed cases after 14 new infections were announced.
The government attributed the 14 new cases to a cluster of individuals who had recently traveled to the country.
As the number of cases continued to rise, the government urged Kenyans to adhere to measures aimed at curbing the spread of the virus.
However, despite these warnings, many Kenyans continued to defy the government's guidelines, raising concerns about the potential for further outbreaks.
