×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Single parents struggling during Covid-19 pandemic

For single mothers in Makueni County, the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic was a double tragedy. Even before Kenya announced its first case of coronavirus infection in March, these women were already struggling to feed their families from their little incomes.

But things got from bad to worse when the government ordered closure of bars, restaurants and entertainment spots, which were mainly their places of work.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in