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President Uhuru spells out tougher measures to contain Covid-19 in Kenya

President Uhuru Kenyatta speaks from State House, Nairobi on April 6, 2020. He announced a new raft of measures aimed at combating the spread of Covid-19. PHOTO | NATION MEDIA GROUP


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By  Daily Nation

Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced a new raft of measures aimed at combating the spread of Covid-19, which has so far infected 158 people and claimed the lives of six patients.

Speaking from State House, Nairobi on Monday afternoon, the President announced the immediate cessation of movement in and out the Nairobi Metropolitan area for 21 days.

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