By RUSHDIE OUDIAMore by this AuthorPolice on Sunday used teargas to disperse traders at Kibuye Market in Kisumu County, which Governor Anyang' Nyong'o ordered closed to prevent spread of coronavirus. Governor Nyong'o closed all open-air markets and suspended market days so as to adhere to national government's directive that people should maintain a social distance of one metre. The market, frequented by traders from different counties, was characterised by empty stalls and shops, with some frustrated traders returning home and others hawking their commodities. When the government takes these steps such as closing markets to reduce the rate of spreading the virus, we must persevere," he said. He, however, asked the governor to provide more water bowsers at markets.

Source: Daily Nation March 22, 2020 14:37 UTC