It was business unusual for small scale traders during the Easter season due to the social and economic disruption from the novel coronavirus. Rose Kanini who sells broiler chicken in Syokimau area had been gearing up been for the Easter season when she enjoys bumper sales but things were different. Most clients would buy chicken to celebrate Easter but most remained indoors as advised by health officials. There was no Easter celebration this year, over 90 per cent of facilities at the Coast and the entire country remained closed, as Kenyans stayed at home. According to a recent World Bank report countries with greater dependence on tourism revenues will be significantly affected, Kenya being one of them.

Source: The Star April 15, 2020 00:56 UTC