Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen expressed his concerns on Twitter, saying that lifting the order was a big mistake. STRICT COMPLIANCEAdvertisementMachakos Governor Alfred Mutua welcomed the directive, saying the economy badly needs to reopen. However, we will need to enforce, without fear or favour, health regulations so that we do not see a Covid-19 spike,” he tweeted. THE ELDERLYWith the restrictions lifted, increased travel from cities such as Nairobi and Mombasa to the rural areas is expected. Residents of Uasin Gishu expressed concern that the free movement is likely to expose the elderly to the virus.

Source: Daily Nation July 06, 2020 15:54 UTC