Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai, has directed all commanders to enforce the Ministry of Health regulations especially targeting bars, restaurants, PSV operators, and public gatherings. within their jurisdiction on Tuesday, February 9.
He stated that there has been a rising trend of laxity by members of the public in observance of the ministry of health guidelines. The NPS has highlighted the holding of unauthorized public gatherings where social distance is not factored in.
Business operators are also in the spotlight for failing to adhere to curfew hours. Public service vehicles have lowered their guard on the strictness of masks and carrying excess passengers contrary to what was stipulated.
The NPS sights that all public meetings and processions will be held in strict adherence with section 5 of the Public Order Act, Cap 56 Laws of Kenya.
Persons with intentions of holding public meetings are advised to notify the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) of the intent three days prior but not exceeding fourteen days to the intended date.
Mutyambai gave a directive with an aim of attaining total compliance, especially for the business operators.
Curfew hours are to be strictly upheld by all persons failure to which legal action will be taken. Members of the public have been urged to wear masks at all times, maintain social distance.
The police boss strongly expressed the commitment of the National Police Service in enforcing the laws and regulations without favoritism. Mutyambai also did not fail to acknowledge the cooperation of citizens cooperating and heeding to the regulations.
According to the Ministry of Health, 368 patients are currently admitted in various health facilities countrywide with Covid-19, while 1,315 are on Home Based Isolation and Care. 39 patients are in the Intensive Care Unit,13 are on ventilatory support and 21 on supplemental oxygen. 3 patients are undergoing observation. 69 patients recovered but unfortunately three succumbed.
