This archive report was first published on 23 May 2020.
Kenya's COVID-19 cases have been on the rise since March, with the first confirmed case reported on a student who had traveled from the US through the UK.
As of Saturday, the total number of infections stood at 1,192, following the announcement of 31 new cases by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
President Kenyatta attributed the rise in cases to the failure to comply with the protocols issued by the Ministry of Health, stating that the rate of infections may surge upwards or fall if the protocols are not adhered to.
He also announced a massive Sh53.7 billion stimulus package to revive the economy, which has been severely impacted by the pandemic.
The stimulus package focuses on key sectors such as infrastructure, education, health, agriculture, and tourism, among others.
President Kenyatta also revealed that the government is spending Sh250 million every week to support vulnerable groups in the country who have been worst hit by the impact of coronavirus.
Additionally, the government has set aside Sh2 billion to support the renovation of facilities and the restructuring of business operations in the tourism industry, which has been severely impacted by the pandemic.
Hotels in tourism destinations across the country remain closed since March when the country confirmed its first case of coronavirus.
