This archive report was first published on 18 May 2020.
On May 18, 2020, the government clarified its stance on face mask policy for private motorists.
According to Government Spokesperson Col. (rtd) Cyrus Oguna, police are not supposed to arrest motorists who do not put on face masks. Instead, they should encourage the public to adapt the new culture of wearing face masks in the fight against COVID-19.
Speaking at Afya House during the daily briefing on COVID-19, Oguna noted that there was a high likelihood of forgetting the masks in their cars as they step out.
The clarification follows reported cases where private motorists have complained of harassment by police officers for failure to put on masks even when they are alone in their cars.
Elsewhere, the government has put in place additional measures to help Kenyans combat Covid 19.
Speaking in Nairobi, Petroleum and Mining Cabinet Secretary, John Munyes, flagged off 4,000 face masks and 2,600 litres of sanitizers for distribution to Boda Boda riders countrywide.
The government has set aside 38 million shillings to oversee the production of 24,000 litres of hand sanitizers.
ICT Cabinet Secretary, Joe Mucheru, emphasized the government's commitment to supporting all members of the society in the fight against the covid19 pandemic.
