Nairobi — Long queues were witnessed at vaccination centres on Thursday as Kenyans rushed to get the COVID-19 jab following a government directive requiring Public Service Vehicle and hotel operators to demand proof of vaccination from their clients.
According to the Health Ministry everyone going to bars, hotels, parties, conferences, sports, supermarkets as well as when seeking government services will need to show proof of vaccination.
While making the announcement Wednesday, Health Cabinet Administrative Secretary Mercy Mwangangi said that the move is meant to cushion Kenyans from contracting the virus in the wake of Omicron variant spread.
“In public places, all persons must show proof of vaccination for admission into National Parks and Game reserves, hotels, bars and restaurants as well as use of public transport means including domestic flights, train and Passenger Services Vehicles,” Mwangangi said.
A section of Kenyans who spoke to Capital FM Thursday stated that…
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