On 26th August 2020, President Uhuru Kenyatta’s 11th address on the status of COVID-19 cases stated that COVID-19 cases in the country rose by 213 bringing the total caseload to 33,016. And led to death of five more people while 241 others have recovered.
- The positivity rate countrywide has fallen from a high of 13% in June to 8% in August. This means Kenya has a chance of reaching a 5% positivity rate for a total reopening of our economy.
- President Uhuru ordered Health CS Mutahi Kagwe to form a team to review efficacy of country’s response to Covid-19 and record lessons learnt.
- He also ordered the immediate investigation into loss of COVID-19 funds that were allegedly stolen via KEMSA agency.
- A task forced to be formed by Interior Ministry to decide Kenya’s future with COVID-19
- Ban on opening of Bars and night clubs to continue, Alcohol can be sold by hotels which are licensed
- Close of hotels and eateries to be extended from 7pm to 8pm from 27th August
- Attendance of funerals and weddings – increased from 15 to 100 people
- Ban on sell of Mitumba is lifted and more details to follow
- Sporting events to resume under the guidance of Sports Ministry
- Nationwide 9PM to 4AM curfew is extended for 30 more days
