DP William Ruto Cancels Public Meetings Citing Rising Covid-19 Infections

Deputy President William Ruto has suspended his empowerment meetings that were set to take place this weekend in the Ukambani region.

Ruto in a statement on Tuesday announced the scaling down of his nationwide visits and public gatherings citing the rising cases of Covid-19 in the country.

“The upsurge in Covid19 cases strongly indicates that a second wave may be in the offing…The empowerment meetings for this weekend in Machakos, Kitui and Makueni are postponed,” he stated.

Ruto, who is seeking to succeed President Kenyatta, has been holding a series of public rallies across the country in what is seen as a bid to solidify support ahead of the 2022 election.

He has also been hosting huge delegations from various communities at his Karen and Sugoi residences in the past few months.

Kenya is currently experiencing a second wave of Covid-19 with President Kenyatta hinting at imposing a fresh lockdown to combat the spread of the disease.

On Tuesday, the number of Covid-19 cases increased to 57,093 after 492 more people tested positive for the virus.

Recoveries increased by 404 to 37,846 while the death toll hit 1,039 after 12 people succumbed to the disease.

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Namwomba Rais Uhuru Ngina…

Imara Daima (not verified) Tue, 11/03/2020 @ 02:17pm

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Namwomba Rais Uhuru Ngina Kenyatta pamoja na Waziri wa afya watoe amri ya kwamba, mikutano yote inayofanywa hadharani ambapo wanaohudhuria hawalazimishwi kuvaa barakoa (face mask) ipigwe marufuku mara moja.

Virusi vya korona vingali (still) hai. Ni lazima kila jambo lifanywe ili kupunguza uenezaji wa COVID-19.

Ibada zote zipigwe marufuku na watu kuulizwa kusali wakiwa majumbani mwao. Mwana wa Yusufu na Mariamu alionyesha jinsi ya kusali. Kwa wale walio wafuasi wa imani hii, nawaombeni msome Matayo 6: 6-8. Ukisoma utaona ya kwamba, sala ni ya mtu binafsi. Kama huna bibilia, tafadhali soma yafuatayo:

" But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret will reward you. And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your father knows what you need before you ask him."

Oh Covid, Mr Ruto was there…

Shaka (not verified) Tue, 11/03/2020 @ 05:36pm

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Oh Covid, Mr Ruto was there not Covid when u had a gathering the other day to give out wheelbarrows. Tell the truth n keep it real like Shaka, the reason for suspending is due to ur new order of wheelbarrows not being delivered on time by Amazon.