This archive report was first published on 23 May 2020.
On May 23, 2020, President Uhuru Kenyatta hinted at easing COVID-19 restrictions in Nairobi, sparking hope for a return to normalcy.
The president's remarks came as a surprise to many, as Kenya had been under strict lockdown measures since March 2020.
According to a video posted on YouTube, President Kenyatta stated, 'We begin here in Nairobi where President Uhuru Kenyatta is hinting for the first time, that some of the covid-19 restrictions may soon be eased.'
The easing of restrictions would be a welcome relief for Kenyans who have been struggling to cope with the economic and social impacts of the pandemic.
