Meanwhile, most Kenyans are opposed to reopening of schools in September, fearing a spike in coronavirus infections among children. An Infotrak survey released yesterday showed that 70 per cent of Kenyans do not support reopening in September. However, most support reopening of churches and places of worship (59 per cent), the research revealed. Majority of those who oppose reopening of schools in September (41 per cent) expressed fear that Covid-19 infection rate will likely go up. Nyanza and Rift Valley residents also strongly opposed reopening of schools at 81 per cent and 74 per cent respectively.

Source: Daily Nation June 15, 2020 03:56 UTC