This archive report was first published on 23 May 2020.
On May 22, 2020, Mombasa County Assembly Member Juma Thoya from Mikindani ward issued water tanks donated by World Vision for hand washing to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Thoya commended the Muslim faithful for successfully observing the Holy Month of Ramadhan without physically attending mosques, a move he considered commendable given the current Covid-19 crisis.
He urged Muslims to remain true warriors in the fight against coronavirus by not involving other people in their Idd celebrations besides family members.
Thoya also assured the faithful of better days after the coronavirus pandemic, when normalcy would be restored, unlike today when the country is under partial session of movement.
He urged residents to continue observing ministry of health preventive measures including washing of hands, wearing face masks and using sanitizers.
Thoya also commended the national government for employing over 2600 youths from Mikindani in the National Hygiene programme, dubbed Kazi Mtaani to maintain hygiene standards, with a view combating further spread of the virus.
He called on the beneficiary youth to use proceeds from the project to help their parents fight the biting pangs of hunger especially during this pandemic time.
“Don’t let your mother, father or sibling go hungry when the national government has engaged you in a paying job,” pleaded the MCA.
By Joseph Kamolo
