Rivals in rare collaboration to secure the world

Sub-County Police Commander Kilifi South Mohammed Wako (middle) receives hand-washing kits donation from Pwani Oil Products Limited Production Manager Sim Moonesawmy at the company’s plant in Kikambala.

As the world struggles under the weight of coronavirus that has halted major operations in most countries, a sense of unity and collaboration is emerging from places rarely seen before.

A group of scientists who would otherwise be rivaling on who is the first to come up with a vaccine have now put competition aside and are working together with hopes that they will step out of the lab with a solution soon.