Table 1 COVID-19 containment measures in Kenya
From: Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on African indigenous vegetables value chain in Kenya
Direct containment measures | Other measures |
|---|---|
Closure of learning institutions | Short mobile phone messages to remind people of COVID-19 and public health measures |
Implementation of night curfews (7 PM–5 AM later revised to 9 PM–4 AM) | Reduction of value added tax rate by 2% |
Quarantine and isolation | Reduction of income tax rate by 5% |
Cessation of movements across specific Counties but was later lifted in July | Reduction of turnover tax rate by 2% |
Closure of bars, restaurants and hotels | Reduction of the resident corporate tax rate by 5% |
Closure of open-air markets | Incentives to use mobile money services and e-banking by reducing cost of money transfer services |
Termination of international and local air travel | Income support to vulnerable groups |
Public health measures: hand washing, use of sanitizers, thermos guns, ban on public gatherings, social distancing, use of face masks and/or shields | Daily update on COVID-19 statistics |
Targeted mass testing | |
Requirement for civil servant over 58 years and above to work from home | |
Encouragement for all workers who can to work from home |