Kenyan students in Wuhan, China to get upkeep: govt

Kenya's Government Spokesman Cyrus Oguna holds a press briefing. He has announced that Kenyan students in Wuhan will receive funding for upkeep. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP

The Kenyan government will disburse Ksh1.3 million ($13,000) for the upkeep of Kenyan students in Wuhan, the Chinese city that is the epicentre of the Covid-19 virus epidemic.

In addition, Ksh500,000 ($5,000) worth of provisions from the Chinese government is also being processed.