There will be no more political gathering effective Friday, March 12, President Uhuru Kenyatta said in his State of the Nation address.
He said that with an increasing positivity rate of coronavirus in the country, heightened political activities have played a huge role in the spread of the virus.
“Cognizant that the propagation of the coronavirus disease within our borders has been fuelled by political gatherings and large social gatherings, I direct that all forms of political gatherings be and 8 are hereby prohibited for a period of 30 days effective midnight on this 12th March, 2021,” Uhuru directed.
The president said that a 13% positivity rate in March spells danger for the country.
He asked law enforcers to ensure that this directive is followed to the letter.
There has been a flurry of political activities in the country in the past months as 2022 succession and BBI politics take centre stage.
The recent by-elections in Nakuru, Matungu and Kabuchai also raised political temperatures with a mammoth crowd attending campaign rallies.
Last week, opposition leader Raila Odinga spent five days in the coast selling the BBI.
He was taken ill on Wednesday and admitted at the Nairobi Hospital after complaining of severe body aches. It turned out that he was Covid-19 positive.
Further, the dusk to dawn curfew starting at 9 pm to 4 am will be extended by another 60 days meaning it will be effective until May 12.
“The Nationwide Curfew is hereby extended for a further containment of 60 days. In that regard, all bars, restaurants, and other establishments open to the public must, close by 9.00 p.m,” Uhuru directed.
He also ordered that all funerals be conducted within 72 hours after deaths are confirmed.
