The Cabinet Secretary for Health Mutahi Kagwe has stated that the government was not planning to relent on the measures put in place in the war against the Coronavirus.
In a live address to the nation on Saturday, March 28, Kagwe addressed the curfew on Friday, March 27, and advised police officers to go slow on Kenyans caught outside during the curfew hours.
"I am appealing to our people to make it very unnecessary for them to engage with the police by staying at home and observing the directives given. I am also urging the police to treat the people humanely," he stated.
He, however, explained that the government was not going to hold back on the enforcement measures so far instituted in the fight against the disease.
Kagwe also urged police officers to offer help to those classified as essential services while they go about their activities as mandated by the government.
"On the part of the health ministry, I am asking the police to offer assistance whenever it is needed by our people, especially the nurses, the doctors, and the public health workers.
"I am referring not only to the medical personnel but also to others in essential services. I am urging the police to help them, even if it means using their vehicles.
"For me, these are the people I rely on as the Cabinet Secretary for Health to assist me in this enormous task. Let us respect and support them," Kagwe beseeched.
He also urged Kenyans to stay disciplined and remain at home during the hours given so as not to revisit the scenario like the ones witnessed on Friday night.
Kagwe further told employers to ensure that their workers are allowed to leave for home at the right time so as not be caught up in running battles with the police during curfew hours.
"We must give people time to leave work early enough so that they can be in their homes early enough. At such times, we are all called to sacrifice.
"There is no choice, so therefore I am appealing to employers to please allow people to leave in time so that they can be in their homes by seven," Kagwe concluded.
