The high-level task force on coronavirus has resolved to establish screening points at the major crossing border points. Continue reading S. Sudan to set up more screening points for coronavirus
Category: Health
Kenyans cautioned against “irrational use” of untested Covid-19 drugs
The Kenyan government has warned against the “irrational use” of drugs touted as a treatment for Covid-19. Continue reading Kenyans cautioned against “irrational use” of untested Covid-19 drugs
Covid-19: Kenya president, top officials take salary cut
President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced that the Executive branch of the government will be taking voluntary salary cuts. Continue reading Covid-19: Kenya president, top officials take salary cut
Kiir restricts visits to his office
The Office of the President has temporarily restricted visits to the state house, J1, over coronavirus fears. Continue reading Kiir restricts visits to his office
Don’t attack curfew violators, soldiers told
The organized forces tasked with the enforcement of the curfew must uphold respect for human rights, a civil society activist has said. Continue reading Don’t attack curfew violators, soldiers told
Uhuru cushions Kenyans against economic effects of Covid-19
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta announced a 100 percent tax relief for Kenyans earning gross salary of less than Sh. 24,000 or $240 as Continue reading Uhuru cushions Kenyans against economic effects of Covid-19
Mangateen IDPs sound alarm as aid groups abandoned them
Over 8, 000 IDPs at the Mangateen area living in dire conditions after some aid groups allegedly abandoned them, the displaced people’s chief has said. Continue reading Mangateen IDPs sound alarm as aid groups abandoned them
Kiir imposes night curfew, asks employers to have some staff stay home
President Salva Kiir has imposed a night curfew across the country for the next 30 days as preventative measure against COVID-19. Continue reading Kiir imposes night curfew, asks employers to have some staff stay home
Gov’t releases $3 million for students in COVID-19 affected countries
The government has offered $3 million to students studying in coronavirus-affected countries, the undersecretary of the ministry of health has said. Continue reading Gov’t releases $3 million for students in COVID-19 affected countries
Yei visitor tests negative for Covid-19
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that a suspected coronavirus case has turned out negative. Continue reading Yei visitor tests negative for Covid-19