MACHAKOS CORONA VIRUS DIRECTIVES
After several virtual meetings with members of the Machakos County Security team, the Coronavirus Cabinet Subcommittee and other stakeholders, we have taken the following decisions to further protect our people from the spread of the Coronavirus.
After several virtual meetings with members of the Machakos County Security team, the Coronavirus Cabinet Subcommittee and other stakeholders, we have taken the following decisions to further protect our people from the spread of the Coronavirus.
1. BODA BODAS, MARUTI & TUK TUKS BAN: Social distancing is critical if we are to avoid Wananchi getting infected. There is no way a boda boda rider is safe from being infected by a sick passenger and thereafter infecting hundreds.
Therefore, from Wednesday, March 25, 5 am, no Boda Bodas, Maruti or Tuktuks will be allowed to operate in Machakos County for the next two weeks. Social distance cannot be achieved while still riding on Boda Bodas as separation between the rider and passenger is zero to 1 mm.
2. To compensate and cushion them for the prevailing situation or loss of income, my Government is waiving all tax charges to Boda Bodas, Maruti and Tuk Tuks for the rest of the calendar year ( until December 31st, 2020).
3. Miraa dens, Muguka dens and pool playing areas have been banned.
4. No groupings of more than three people allowed anywhere in Machakos county.
4. No groupings of more than three people allowed anywhere in Machakos county.
5. Machakos Govt staff to work in shifts. This is applicable to non-essential services. Chief officers to develop work shift schedules by end of today.
6. No office meetings. All staff and departmental meetings to be conducted virtually, using the internet & social media.
6. No office meetings. All staff and departmental meetings to be conducted virtually, using the internet & social media.
7. All markets in Machakos to be sanitized and fumigated and traders encouraged to operate safely.
8. Market days have been banned to reduce movement from one town to another.
9. Wananchi urged to be home and indoors by 7 pm every day.
8. Market days have been banned to reduce movement from one town to another.
9. Wananchi urged to be home and indoors by 7 pm every day.
10. PROTECTION OF OUR OLDER GENERATION: Our older generation is at a bigger threat from COVID-19. I ask all Machakos residents above 65 years to restrict movement, stay home & avoid mixing with young people & children - esp those who had just migrated from the cities and towns.
11. Any people defying these directives that are being made for the social good of all will be viewed as enemies of the people and a danger to society. Matters of health are critical and we have no time for back and forth.
12. These directives will be reviewed from time to time and may be eased depending on the current National and county situation.
Dr. Alfred N. MUTUA, E.G.H,
Governor of Machakos &
@MCC_Party Leader
Monday, March 23rd, 2020
Dr. Alfred N. MUTUA, E.G.H,
Governor of Machakos &
@MCC_Party Leader
Monday, March 23rd, 2020
