The novel coronavirus reached Kenya weeks ago and it is not going to disappear on its own. African states cannot match the amounts Western governments pump into preventative and healthcare measures initiated specifically because of Covid-19. In comparison to Europe, where it is closer to one in 50, sub-Saharan Africa has more knowhow in dealing with these kinds of issues. Of all of the countries in sub-Saharan Africa, however, only Kenya and South Africa have introduced social protection schemes to protect workers across industries and businesses large and small. This has already become a widespread practice globally, with 70 countries all proposing measures of their own.

Source: The Star April 12, 2020 02:03 UTC