Covid-19 deadly third wave in Kenya sparks gradual shut-down

Passengers in a crowded matatu

Passengers in a crowded matatu on Thika Road in Nairobi sit close to one another yesterday in blatant violation of Covid-19 rules on social distancing pictured. PHOTO | NMG

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By  Nation Team

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Public offices ordered shut starting on Monday.
  • Private firms in Nairobi have also started scaling down operations.

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