Political Gatherings Banned, Curfew Extended
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- March 12, 2021
Speaking at State House, Nairobi, President Kenyatta announced the first Public Order of 2021.
He explained that because the country is grappling with the third wave of coronavirus, it was necessary to escalate preventive measures.
The President acknowledged that political gatherings have exposed Kenyans to the risk of contracting the virus since social distancing was not being adhered to.
“The government will do its part to protect Kenyans but the first line of defence against this invisible enemy is the people…” he said.
“I must also make it clear that as much as we recommend the vaccine be taken, vaccination shall be voluntary” – President Uhuru Kenyatta added.
“To secure the implementation of the order on political gatherings, public ceremonies, I, hereby further direct the National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) jointly with the National Police Service and county government enforcement officers to strictly enforce this Public Order regardless of the social and political status of the conveners of the political gatherings,” he said.
The other directives by the President include among others:
- Political rallies banned for 30days.
- Weddings capped to 100 people.
- Churches to take only 1/3 of its capacity during a service.
- Curfew extended for 60 days, bars & restaurants to close at 9pm.
- Funerals and cremation ceremonies to be conducted within 72 hours and restricted to a maximum of 100 people.
