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Kuppet has proposed that schools partially open in June to allow candidates to sit national exams and final-year students clear universities. Lecturers of public universities, a human rights body and a teachers’ union have rejected a proposal for partial opening of schools in June, arguing that Kenya risks reaching the 30,000 mark in new coronavirus infections by August.

Kenya on Wednesday 20th May 2020, acquired two mobile laboratories and testing kits from Germany to help fight Covid-19 as the number of cases passed the 1,000 mark. The Health ministry announced 66 new cases bringing the national tally to 1,029.

Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said at a press briefing that of the new cases 62 are Kenyans and 2 foreigners. Mr Kagwe announced an extension of cessation of movement in and out of Eastleigh and Old Town estate in Mombasa until June 6. Malls and eateries will remained closed until the same date, the CS announced