This directive has had negative effects on Kenyans, especially long-distance public service vehicle operators, their employees and their dependants. Health CS Mutahi Kagwe announced the partial reopening of hotels and restaurants but with strict guidelines. Just as it was done in the hotel industry, the government needs to sit down with long-distance transport operators to discuss ways to reopen the industry and ease public movement and businesses. In the transport sector, the measures would include cleaning and disinfecting booking offices, waiting bays, fleets and frequently touched surfaces. MEASURES TO CONSIDERBefore fully re-opening the sector, long-distance transport operators will need to ask themselves the following questions:How quickly can I get my business up and running again?

Source: The Star May 29, 2020 06:00 UTC