More Kenyans would lose their jobs if a second wave of Covid-19 hits other countries leading to new lockdowns there, experts have warned. A study by a local think-tank and the European Union Commission shows a second lockdown around the world would lead to worse job losses in Kenya compared to the first lockdown. The World Health Organization says a second wave of Covid-19 is inevitable but has advised against widespread restriction of movement to safeguard economies. The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (Kippra) and the EU Commission's Joint Research Centre on Monday published a modelling study showing what this means for Kenya. The study, Covid-19 impacts and short-term economic recovery in Kenya, shows a second wave of Covid-19 outside Kenya would also ravage the country's economy if it is accompanied by lockdowns.

Source: The Star July 29, 2020 20:15 UTC