Coronavirus in Kenya, impressions from Nairobi

Apr 8, 2020

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April 8, 2020, Nairobi, Kenya: A man walks past a mural that sensitises the Mathare slum residents on how to prevent themselves from contracting the Covid-19..These items have been on demand after the Government directive on wearing face masks while in public places. On Monday, April 6, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta announced a 21-day cessation of movement in and out of Nairobi and the counties of Kilifi, Kwale, and Mombasa due to the spread of COVID-19 in these regions. This followed a night curfew (7pm to 5am) that had been imposed just days before. Nairobi Kenya - ZUMAs197 20200408_zaa_s197_190 Copyright: xBonifacexMuthonix
April 8, 2020, Nairobi, Kenya: Men wearing face masks as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus discuss in Mathare slums..These items have been on demand after the Government directive on wearing face masks while in public places. On Monday, April 6, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta announced a 21-day cessation of movement in and out of Nairobi and the counties of Kilifi, Kwale, and Mombasa due to the spread of COVID-19 in these regions. This followed a night curfew (7pm to 5am) that had been imposed just days before. Nairobi Kenya - ZUMAs197 20200408_zaa_s197_189 Copyright: xBonifacexMuthonix
April 8, 2020, Nairobi, Kenya: A Matatu conductor wears a face mask as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus.These items have been on demand after the Government directive on wearing face masks while in public places. On Monday, April 6, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta announced a 21-day cessation of movement in and out of Nairobi and the counties of Kilifi, Kwale, and Mombasa due to the spread of COVID-19 in these regions. This followed a night curfew (7pm to 5am) that had been imposed just days before. Nairobi Kenya - ZUMAs197 20200408_zaa_s197_188 Copyright: xBonifacexMuthonix
April 8, 2020, Nairobi, Kenya: Citizens in Mathare walk back home from work. Most of the residents in this area are casual laborers who depend on daily wages..These items have been on demand after the Government directive on wearing face masks while in public places. On Monday, April 6, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta announced a 21-day cessation of movement in and out of Nairobi and the counties of Kilifi, Kwale, and Mombasa due to the spread of COVID-19 in these regions. This followed a night curfew (7pm to 5am) that had been imposed just days before. Nairobi Kenya - ZUMAs197 20200408_zaa_s197_187 Copyright: xBonifacexMuthonix
April 8, 2020, Nairobi, Kenya: A Boda boda rider in Mathare Slum rides past a painted wall with the Swahili slogan Komesha Corona which means Stop Corona..These items have been on demand after the Government directive on wearing face masks while in public places. On Monday, April 6, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta announced a 21-day cessation of movement in and out of Nairobi and the counties of Kilifi, Kwale, and Mombasa due to the spread of COVID-19 in these regions. This followed a night curfew (7pm to 5am) that had been imposed just days before. Nairobi Kenya - ZUMAs197 20200408_zaa_s197_186 Copyright: xBonifacexMuthonix
April 8, 2020, Nairobi, Kenya: A police officer controls traffic flow along Juja Road..These items have been on demand after the Government directive on wearing face masks while in public places. On Monday, April 6, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta announced a 21-day cessation of movement in and out of Nairobi and the counties of Kilifi, Kwale, and Mombasa due to the spread of COVID-19 in these regions. This followed a night curfew (7pm to 5am) that had been imposed just days before. Nairobi Kenya - ZUMAs197 20200408_zaa_s197_185 Copyright: xBonifacexMuthonix
April 8, 2020, Nairobi, Kenya: A mural that sensitises the Mathare slum residents on how to prevent themselves from contracting the Covid-19..These items have been on demand after the Government directive on wearing face masks while in public places. On Monday, April 6, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta announced a 21-day cessation of movement in and out of Nairobi and the counties of Kilifi, Kwale, and Mombasa due to the spread of COVID-19 in these regions. This followed a night curfew (7pm to 5am) that had been imposed just days before. Nairobi Kenya - ZUMAs197 20200408_zaa_s197_184 Copyright: xBonifacexMuthonix
April 8, 2020, Nairobi, Kenya: Fabric face masks are being distributed to residents in Mathare Slums, one of the most densely populated slums in Nairobi..These items have been on demand after the Government directive on wearing face masks while in public places. On Monday, April 6, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta announced a 21-day cessation of movement in and out of Nairobi and the counties of Kilifi, Kwale, and Mombasa due to the spread of COVID-19 in these regions. This followed a night curfew (7pm to 5am) that had been imposed just days before. Nairobi Kenya - ZUMAs197 20200408_zaa_s197_183 Copyright: xBonifacexMuthonix
April 8, 2020, Nairobi, Kenya: Kenyans wash their hands with soap and water at a roadside after Ghetto Foundation distributed water tanks and soap..These items have been on demand after the Government directive on wearing face masks while in public places. On Monday, April 6, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta announced a 21-day cessation of movement in and out of Nairobi and the counties of Kilifi, Kwale, and Mombasa due to the spread of COVID-19 in these regions. This followed a night curfew (7pm to 5am) that had been imposed just days before. Nairobi Kenya - ZUMAs197 20200408_zaa_s197_182 Copyright: xBonifacexMuthonix
April 8, 2020, Nairobi, Kenya: A woman wearing a face mask as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus offers water and soap to make sure people moving on the street wash their hands..These items have been on demand after the Government directive on wearing face masks while in public places. On Monday, April 6, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta announced a 21-day cessation of movement in and out of Nairobi and the counties of Kilifi, Kwale, and Mombasa due to the spread of COVID-19 in these regions. This followed a night curfew (7pm to 5am) that had been imposed just days before. Nairobi Kenya - ZUMAs197 20200408_zaa_s197_181 Copyright: xBonifacexMuthonix

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