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  • The High Court ruled in favour of Enock Aura, a Kenyan citizen who moved to court arguing that the directive was illegal and a violation of the rights of Kenyans
  • Aura’s sentiments were similar to those of lobby group Human Rights Watch which said the move undermines basic rights
  • On November 21 Kenya’s cabinet secretary for health, Mutahi Kagwe, announced that beginning December 21, authorities will require anyone seeking government services to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination

Kenya’s High Court has temporarily suspended a directive requiring citizens to be vaccinated to access in-person services in government offices.

On December 15, a High Court judge suspended the directive by the Ministry of Health, days before it was meant to take effect.

On November 21 Kenya’s cabinet secretary for health, Mutahi Kagwe, announced that beginning December 21, authorities will require anyone seeking government services to provide proof of full Covid-19 vaccination.