Travelers by Air must prove Covid-19 Vaccination to access Kenya

By Charles Katabalwa

30^th Dec 2021

Uganda Airlines has advised Ugandans and all other travelers from Uganda to Kenya to carry their COVID-19 vaccination certificates for accessibility.

In a message from Uganda Airlines, it confirmed that entry into Kenya has been restricted to only those who have been fully vaccinated and can adduce evidence of COVID-19 vaccination certificate.

President Museveni is expected to deliver his COVID-19 address and new year message tomorrow December 31 in the evening, with many warming up to the much anticipated message of re-opening of the economy as he promised in October this year.

However, the situation of Omicron continues to wreak havoc, leading to increased infections.

Results from the Ministry of Health of COVID-19 tests done on 28 December 2021 confirm 1,809 new cases, bring the cumulative confirmed cases to 139,079.

1,796 Alerts And Contacts: Kampala has (912), Wakiso (341), Kiruhura (136), Luweero (103), and Mbale (55), among others while 13 Truck drivers; 11 tracked in Kyotera (11), One in Kampala (1) and another in Amuru.

Luzira Prisons has installed a temporary lockdown citing an upsurge in COVID-19 cases within the prison headquarters.

The Health Minister, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng last week said that only 3.4 million translating into 15% of the targeted 22 million people have been fully vaccinated against Covid whereas 9.1million translating into 44% have taken the first jab.

The Health Ministry approved Covid booster shots and vaccine mixing for Ugandans to increase on the number of those to be vaccinated starting next year with a boaster jab mainly for those above 50 years of age and those with underlying conditions.

On Monday this week the National Task Force Committee that comprise of Scientists and Political leaders who advise the president on the Covid pandemic handed over to the president a report that is expected to guide the president in his take to full re-opening of the Economy.