Kenyans are very anxious to hear from President Uhuru Kenyatta on the way forward, as current Covid-19 restrictions such as dusk to dawn curfew and cessation of movement comes to end tomorrow (Saturday June 6).
Uhuru is supposed to give an address to the nation, but what should Kenyans expect from him?
Well, many Kenyans expect him to address opening of the economy.
The National Security Council (NSC) chaired by the President Kenyatta is expected to meet (Friday June 5) to weigh the options ahead of Saturday’s national address.
However, Kenya has been recording triple digits in number of confirmed Covid-19 cases over the past weeks.
But basing on the President’s address when he unveiled a Sh54 billion economic stimulus package, Kenyans still have hopes.
The head of state hinted at easing the curfew and cessation of movement in select hotspots.
He urged personal responsibility when the restrictions are finally lifted, adding that Kenya could not be under lockdown forever.
The President also hinted at a partial reopening of schools, instructing the Education Ministry to look at measures to enable candidates to gradually resume learning.
Since schools were closed on March 15, the future of the candidates has been debated.
In an indication the government may start easing some restrictions from Saturday, Interior PS Karanja Kibicho on Wednesday told a radio station of plans to roll out phased reopening of the country’s economy.
Kenya imposed a nationwide dusk-to-dawn curfew on March 27. It was extended for a further 21 days on April 25. It was pushed forward another 21 days, which end on Saturday.
