Papa Jones Has Something Serious He’d Like To Say To President Uhuru!

Life has taken an unexpected turn since the outbreak of Coronavirus globally. Schools were shut, places of worship forbidden and all other forms of public gatherings barred. Unfortunately for Kenyans, this included bars, restaurants, clubs, events and even house parties. Curfew restrictions were put in place and the police set out to implement them. People were advised to work from home and travel bans were also put in place. The country had never seen anything like this.

5 months in and a few of the measures have been loosened to allow for a smooth transition into normalcy (or whatever is left of it). Schools and bars remain closed but rules on places of worship, curfew and cessation of movement have either been eased or completely lifted and many people have gone back to work. However, there has been a lot of concern on how long it would take before recreational and entertainment facilities are finally reopened. A lot of murmurs have gone round and Khaligraph has echoed the cries of the masses to the topmost office.

In an open letter to President Uhuru, Khaligraph requested the opening of clubs and restaurants, promising that safety measures will be adhered to. “@ukenyatta Kindly on behalf of the Creative Industry of Kenya we are Requesting that you allow us to go back to work,” he began the letter. He went on and added that the youth are undergoing a tough mental time and that this move would allow them to unwind.

While his Instagram post received significant support from colleagues in the entertainment industry including Jua Cali, Savara and Masauti, other people found his request rather absurd.

All in all, what counts is the health and lives of the people. Whatever the President decides to do, that metric will definitely be the reference point.
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