Residents of Eastleigh, Nairobi bounced back to business as usual after the cessation of movement into and out of the town was lifted. For the 28,000 residents of Mombasa’s Old Town, the lifting of a month of total blockade to stem the spread of Covid-19 virus is a moment to celebrate new-found freedom. Unlike Eastleigh, Old Town or Mji wa Kale is an ancient town built over 1,000 years ago and whose residents hold sentimental attachment to its equally ancient houses. Despite the end of restrictions on Old Town, the State has maintained a blockade of Mombasa due to soaring viral infections. When the restrictions were imposed, Mombasa had recorded 201 infections, including 73 cases and nine deaths from Old Town alone.

Source: Standard Digital June 07, 2020 18:41 UTC