Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has lifted the country’s nationwide dusk-to-dawn curfew effective immediately.
Kenyatta made the announcement Wednesday during the 58th Mashujaa Day (Heroes’ Day) celebrations
“I hereby order that the nationwide dusk to dawn curfew that has been in effect from March 27, 2020, be and is hereby vacated with immediate effect,” he said, however warning that Kenyans should remain cautious as only 5 million people have been vaccinated.
He said the number of persons gathering for in-person worship would rise from one-third of the congregants to two-thirds provided they adhere to all health protocols. Schools however remain open.
