The government has announced that the curfew and cessation of movement ordered by President Uhuru Kenyatta in 5 counties most affected by Covid-19 has been extended.

In a gazette notice Wednesday, Interior CS Fred Matiang'i said the curfew ordered last month by Uhuru will remain in force in Nairobi, Kiambu, Kajiado, Machakos and Nakuru until May 29.

“This order shall apply during the hours of darkness between eight o’clock in the evening and four o’clock in the morning with effect from the 29th March 2021 and shall remain in effect for a period of sixty days thereof," reads the revised gazette notice in part.

He said the ban on public gatherings, processions and movement of individuals of groups during this period remain outlawed as the government takes steps to curb Covid-19 spread.

Only those who have written permissions from a county police commander, OCPD or those listed as essential service providers will be allowed to move around during the restrictions.

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Uhuru ordered the curfew and cessation of movement in the 5 disease infected counties on March 26 to tame new cases, with Kenyan daily Covid-19 infections still remaining high.

Ironically, the curfew has been extended a day after Education CS George Magoha said schools will reopen for third term when May begins ostensibly due to reducing cases of Covid-19 in Kenya and that learners and parents would be allowed to access schools.