The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry has asked President Uhuru Kenyatta to reopen the economy. Ngatia said 80 per cent of Kenya's population lives off the informal economy with day - to - day earnings. KNCCI hereby candidly implores upon his Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta to gradually reopen the economy," Ngatia said. According to the chamber, the mentioned sectors have endured the harshest negative effects of the pandemic with containment measures put in place. Their statement comes amid rising calls for the government to reopen the economy.

Source: The Star May 29, 2020 07:52 UTC