As it is a majority of these holy grounds continue to face dilemmas on how they will manage the congregations that might seek to access churches, mosques and other places of worship. However, a number of these religious places have already issued a statement that they will not be re-opening anytime soon. Jamia Mosque is one of the biggest mosques in the country and can accommodate 5000 worshippers per session. Earlier last week the Interfaith Council proposed a four-step phased reopening of places of worship beginning on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in strict conformity with the Ministry of Health guidelines. On July 6, President Kenyatta announced the phased reopening of places of worship in the country in compliance with the set regulations for public gatherings.

Source: Standard Digital July 13, 2020 09:11 UTC