‘You’ll be arrested if caught without face mask’- Health PS Susan Mochache
Health Principal Secretary, Susan Mochache says Kenyans should start wearing face masks as a mandatory measure in a bid to curb Covid-19. “Wearing of masks is mandatory. Please don’t take it lightly. If you are caught without a mask you will be arrested,” she said at DC Grounds, Kibra where together with Amref Health Africa […]
Four charged with selling fake face masks to Aga Khan Hospital
Four people were, on Thursday, January 13, charged with selling fake surgical face masks worth Ksh11 million to Aga Khan University Hospital. The four namely; Dr Kimani Muthami, William Muthee, Sylvia Wambui and Lilian Owour who were charged alongside their companies Johngrey Communication limited, Davetronics Company Limited and Real Time Company Limited pleaded not guilty […]
National government distributes free face masks
Garissa County’s six sub-counties — Ijara, Hulugho, Fafi, Dadaab, Lagdera and Balambala — will receive 1,000 face masks each.
Trump’s VP Mike Pence ignores face mask rule during hospital visit
In a deleted tweet, Mayo Clinic says the US vice-president had been notified in advance of its policy requiring masks.
Ngilu donates 10,000 face masks each to Joho and Tolgos
Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu donates face mask to Elgeyo-Marakwet and Mombasa Counties to help fellow leaders tackle Covid-19 pandemic.
Kenyans to be arrested for not wearing masks: IG Mutyambai
Currently, a single-use mask is retailing at 100 Kenyan shillings while a N95 version retails for up to 1,500 Kenyan shillings.
Covid-19: How Kitui factory is plugging in the supply of preventive gear
As the world grapples with the dwindling supply of Covid-19 preventive gears, Kitui County Textile Centre (KICOTEC) is plugging in the gap producing 30, 000 face masks daily. KICOTEC is also making Personal Preventive Equipment (PPE) as the country stares at empty shelves and those who need them most feel the effects. The factory is […]