×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya's Bold Newspaper
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Kenyan's playing with death by defying Covid-19 prevention directives

Police officers patrolling at Kaptembwo Estate in Nakuru. [Photo:Kipsang Joseph]

Like a baby deer finding fascination with a leopard, Kenyans have continued to defy the Covid-19 directives given by the government to prevent the spread. This reckless bravado is something the government says will cost us a lot.


It is this irresponsibility that has seen police arrest 20 people who were caught drinking after locking themselves in a restaurant in Kilimani, Nairobi; they will be put in forced quarantine for 14 days.

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