KenyaAn AMREF report has detailed how Covid-19 has adversely affected the youthCovid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, has adversely affected the mental and socioeconomic well-being of young Kenyans, a new survey reports. This is as 50 per cent of young Kenyans have suffered from a significantly reduced income whereas 22.9 per cent of the Kenyan youth have lost their source of livelihood due to virus epidemic. 1.7 per cent of the respondents revealed that they have been victims of violence at home during the pandemic period. SEE ALSO: Things look up for key sectors in Sh53.7b State spending planRegardless of these beliefs, the report shows that an overwhelming majority of young Kenyans are taking the necessary precautions. "There is evidence that the majority of the youth are adopting positive behaviour to avoid infection with Covid-19, practicing hand hygiene and wearing personal protective equipment since they started to receive messages on Covid-19," stated the report.

Source: Standard Digital May 26, 2020 07:41 UTC