Government announces resumption of night travel but with strict adherence to health protocols

 

Night travels can now resume, Transport CS James Macharia has announced.

In a statement on Friday, Macharia said the government shall continue to encourage the compliance of Ministry of Health protocols while on board.

“We are encouraging members of the transport fraternity to embrace Covid-19 vaccination in line with the sector," he said.

Macharia said this would complement the governments efforts to get its citizenry vaccinated and fast track economic recovery.

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday, during the 58th Mashujaa Day celebrations at the Wang'uru Stadium in Kirinyaga county, announced the lifting of the nationwide dusk-to-dawn curfew, effective immediately.

This, as the government moves to fully re-open the economy.

"I hereby order that the nationwide dusk to dawn curfew that has been in effect from March 27, 2020, be and is hereby vacated with immediate effect," Uhuru announced.      BY THE STAR