27th May 2020

Fellow Kenyans, I want to begin this week’s update by applauding your efforts in the fight against the coronavirus. You are now aware of people who have traveled into and out of our neighborhoods and villages. It is notable that people are now aware and vigilant. As a result of this diligence, there is increased reporting of persons to the authorities where the government has been able to trace and locate those who have traveled from towns that have high infection rates to the villages. This has also happened in Counties that that border our neighboring Countries. I wish to commend you for being vigilant and for being your brothers’ keeper.
I am also aware that many people are trying to find ways to travel to the villages because they have lost their jobs and are unable to sustain their families in Nairobi. Following the recent announcement by His Excellency the President on the stimulus program last Saturday, it is hoped that there will be jobs created during this period that will be able to cushion this group of people. Therefore, we implore the citizens to remain in Nairobi and such other towns and reduce the risk of spreading the disease to the elderly in the villages.

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