Unvaccinated Kenyans to be Denied Gov’t Services Despite Court Order

Government Spokesperson Cyrus Oguna insists that Kenyans must produce proof of Covid-19 vaccination to get in-person government services.

Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, Oguna said unvaccinated Kenyans will only access web-based government services following the expiry of the month-long deadline set by the government on November 21st.

“You should expect to be denied government services without a COVID-19 certificate. This is the directive the government had earlier given, that if you want to receive any government services, it is best to have the COVID-19 certificate,” Oguna said.

Oguna says the move is aimed at protecting service providers from the risk posed by unvaccinated people and ensuring that government services continue.

“When you want services and you haven’t been vaccinated, make a phone call. I want us to understand that vaccination is very important in the sense that it protects you from the virus and in the event that you contract the virus, the jab will help reduce the effects of the virus,” he added.

Oguna’s announcement defies a High Court order suspending the implementation of a government decision to lockout unvaccinated citizens from accessing government services.

The order was issued by Justice Anthony Mrima on December 14th following a petition filed by lawyer Harrison Kinyanjui, who argues that the directive was against the law as vaccination should be voluntary.