The government directive for a-night-time curfew is now into
effect but majority of Kenyans have found themselves stuck in various cities.
Those coming from work, shopping found it difficult to meet
the restrictions laid out, even as traffic snarl up in major cities delayed
movement.
In Nairobi, a number of residents are stuck in town after
PSV matatus stopped operations as at 7pm, the laid out time for the start of
the curfew, which will run till 5am.
Mombasa experienced a large number of people at Likoni
ferry, as at 6.45pm, who had not crossed to be in their houses by 7pm.
Reports shows that there were long queues experienced at the
Likoni ferry as people struggled to meet curfew ultimatums.
Mombasa governor Ali Hassan Joho, in a phone call to Citizen
TV, confirmed that the issue of queuing at for ferry services won’t help in the
fight against Coronavirus.
“If you at the ques, people are too close, there is no
social distancing –and these are common people trying to make ends meet, how
are we going to ensure that they are safe,” said Governor Joho.
Inspector general of police Hillary Mutiambai said the
police have been deployed to all parts of the country to ensure that all
Kenyans adhere to the set curfew rules.
He added that the curfew is in effect until further notice,
and anyone caught in violation of the directive will be arrested and charged in
the court of law.
“There will be no movement of motor vehicles during curfew
and essential service providers exempt from the curfew should have
identification cards,” said the IG.