The Law Society of Kenya has challenged the government directives on mandatory wearing of face masks and travel ban into four counties. LSK is seeking to suspend rules issued by the state, arguing that they were unconstitutional and discriminatory. Ombati says the rules are discriminatory against the poor who cannot afford face masks and they were never subject to any public participation. The organisation wants the court to suspend the implementation or operation of the Public Health (COVID 19 Restriction of Movement of Persons and Related Measures) rules 2020 particularly regulations 4, 5,6,7,9 and 11. Alternatively, LSK wants the court to order the Ministry of Health to supply free face masks to all vulnerable groups, the needy, the homeless and street families.

Source: The Star April 15, 2020 14:03 UTC