The government banned fans in sporting events since March 2020 during the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic to curb the spread of the virus with the embargo still in place.Kagwe noted that sportspersons and fans should be vaccinated for the ban on fans to be lifted or alternatively measures should be put in place to ensure spectators allowed into the stadiums test negative. Government to clarify on bar operations amid confusion after President Uhuru lifts curfew, Government Spokesperson Cyrus Oguna says Health CS Mutahi Kagwe to make the announcement at 3pm today. pic.twitter.com/6rHBRwTOdZ— KTN News (@KTNNewsKE) October 21, 2021 “We want to ensure that moving forward that is the case (vaccination) but not just coming into the country, we also want to ensure that those participating in the country are also fully vaccinated,”“Those sitting in the stands are vaccinated or tested and with those kinds of measures we are sure we can continue fully opening up the country,” said Kagwe. The directive has however been selectively interpreted with lower league games attracting a multitude of fans and some international events such as the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally also generously attended. Kagwe was also left impressed with the measures taken by the Sports Ministry following the containment measures laid down by the government. CS Mutahi Kagwe on sporting activities: We are happy with what we have seen in the Sports Ministry…They have ensured those coming into Kenya for any sporting activity are fully vaccinated. We want to ensure those participating and sitting on bleachers are also fully vaccinated pic.twitter.com/cr5yiyiyTN— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) October 21, 2021 “The same applies with what we have seen in the sporting fraternity and I think they are ahead of us and I want to thank the Ministry of Sports and my colleague CS Amina,”“They have really been ahead of us when it comes to sporting facilities ensuring that every participant and all persons coming into the country for a sporting activity are fully vaccinated,” added the CS. ##EDITORS_CHOICE##
