Kenyans went on a night time curfew Friday, following
President Uhuru Kenyatta’s directives in the fight against the novel
coronavirus spread.
However, the enforcement by police officers to ensure
citizens are back in their house by 7pm was not as expected, with many falling
victims of ‘police brutality’.
What was expected to instigate social distancing only
propagated crowding of people as they un awy from police beatings –some forced
to lie down squarely closely to each other.
Many have condemned the act with police spokesman Charles
Owino saying that police officers may have missed it but Kenyans ought to have
obeyed the call, which was issued by the president on Wednesday.
Deputy President DR. William Ruto, commending on the same,
said law enforcers must act with restraint and civility as they carry out their
duty.
In a twit to all Kenyans, the DP said the curfew is help in
curbing the spread of Covid-19, urging Kenyans to take it seriously and
cautiously take care of themselves from contracting the virus.
“Fellow citizens, the corona pandemic is serious, VERY
SERIOUS. The government curfew (partial lockdown) is meant to curtail movement
so as to reduce spread of virus. Us All MUST comply with the terms of curfew
without EXCEPTION. Law enforcers MUST act firmly but with restraint &
civility,” read the twit in part.
Coronavirus infection cases in the country have shoot to 31,
with one recovery case and at least one death.
Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe called on Kenyans to
remain vigilant even as the state moves forward to curb the virus spread.
The CS said they have over 1000 contact who had come close
to those affected by the virus.
Four counties of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi and Kwale have
reported COVID-19 cases.
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