Many turn a deaf ear to simple rules to curb virus

social distancing
Social distancing has been billed as one of the most effective ways of arresting the spread of coronavirus, and time and again, the government has been asking Kenyans to avoid crowding.
But despite numerous reminders by Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, spot checks by the Nation reveal it is business as usual in most parts of Nyanza, Western and the South Rift.
Here, defiant and ignorant traders, boda-boda riders, fishmongers, brewers and the public continue to crowd at markets without a care.
In Nyanza, people continue to gather at major fish landing sites, markets and bus parks where social distancing still remains alien.
In Homa Bay Town, the “People’s Parliament” is a ticking time bomb as residents gather almost daily to debate on politics and current affairs next to the post office.
The “Parliament” is run by Homa Bay Bunge La Wenye Nchi, a local civic group, and is popular with aspiring politicians and serving leaders.

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