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Kagwe warns of Sh20,000 fines, jail for not wearing masks

A hawker in Nairobi's CBD selling face masks as a preventive measure against the spread of the coronavirus. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

The government has gazetted hefty penalties for Kenyans, including a fine of Sh20,000 or a six months’ imprisonment or both if found breaking directives issued in line with the Public Health Act.

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