There have been two signs of economic activity which must count as really good news to those here in Kenya, who worry about the economic repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic. This may seem rather sooner than expected, but it was never really cargo planes which were grounded. These are goods which can be temporarily stored in warehouses, awaiting either improvements in market prices, or availability of container ships. And although the Kilindini port in Mombasa seems to have been a hotbed for Covid-19 infections, modern container ships do not require exceptionally large crews either. And just when they were beginning to succeed, along comes the coronavirus to absolutely crush global cruise ship bookings.

Source: The Star May 07, 2020 01:07 UTC