Uhuru’s few options as country takes stock, three months on

President Uhuru Kenyatta.

The most urgent public health emergency that Kenya has faced in its recent history continues to expose its ill-preparedness for outbreaks, even as the disease’s mitigation nears 90 days.

Slow testing, an initial disjointed national and county response as well as squabbling over funding, coupled with half-hearted attempt at a total lockdown of the country have left Kenyans with more questions than answers on how they should respond to the threat of Covid-19.