Covid-19 interventions will flop if State doesn’t rein in looters

Since Kenya reported its first case of Covid-19, the State has done a commendable job in shielding Kenyans from the health and economic shocks of this pandemic.

Like many other countries, these measures have invited criticism and praise in equal measure. Some have felt that they are inadequate, while others think the government has been over-bearing. We believe the government has done a fairly good job in trying to stop the disease in its tracks, while cushioning Kenyans against the negative economic effects. It is a delicate balancing act.