Police officers in zoned areas have commenced enforcement of lockdown as directed by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
On Saturday morning, squads of General Service Unit (GSU) officers were seen on different checkpoints of Nairobi, Kajiado, Machakos, Kiambu and Nakuru counties.
This is after President Uhuru Kenyatta announced a cessation of all movement by road, train or air in and out of the five counties.
Heavily armed officers monitored vehicles in all the border points to ensure compliance with the State orders.
Meanwhile, those who wish to travel to or from counties under lockdown have until Sunday 8pm to do so.
Government Spokesperson Cyrus Oguna has said the transition period is for Kenyans who may be stranded away from work places.
"This is also for students who may want to travel home after the closure of schools," Oguna said.
All travelers with flight and SGR tickets have until Monday 29 at 12pm to travel after which, all travels will be suspended.
"Individuals who are holders of curfew passes will continue to use the old passes until new ones are issued by Tuesday next week. This applies to healthcare workers, and Journalists, among others," Oguna said.
