This archive report was first published on 20 May 2020.
On May 20, 2020, Kenya received two mobile coronavirus testing laboratories donated by Germany through the East African Community (EAC) to support the country's efforts in combating the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe described the donations as timely, stating that they would significantly contribute to mitigating the effects of the virus, which had infected 1,029 people following the confirmation of 66 new cases.
Germany Ambassador to Kenya Annett Günther expressed her country's support during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of a multilateral approach in combating the virus. 'COVID-19 is a crisis that tests our humanity in the way we treat each other. COVID-19 is also a test for governments everywhere. I am sure of one thing that we can only beat the pandemic if we work together through a multilateral approach,' Günther said.
One of the mobile laboratories will be deployed at the Kenya-Tanzania border in Namanga, where high cases have been recorded, particularly among foreign truckers mainly from Tanzania.
Kenya has also taken measures to enhance testing at the borders, including the mandatory screening of truck drivers at border posts before clearance into the country.
