Majority of Kenyans Happy with Uhuru’s Response to Covid-19

A majority of Kenyans are happy with the way President Kenyatta has handled the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report.

Results of an opinion poll released by Infotrak on Sunday indicate that 62 percent of Kenyans expressed confidence with Kenyatta’s performance during the crisis.

77 percent of those interviewed were pleased with healthcare workers for the role they have played in the fight against Covid-19 while the Health Ministry received 67 percent approval.

The media, which is playing a crucial role in relaying information on Covid-19, got a rating of 66 percent.

Police officers earned the trust of 34 percent of Kenyans ahead of county governments (28 percent), the Judiciary (21 percent), and Parliament (19 percent).

71 percent of the respondents mentioned indiscipline from their compatriots as the largest impediment to the government’s efforts to contain the virus. Corruption was second with 38 percent.
 
47 percent of the participants feel the Covid-19 pandemic is a major concern while 45 percent are of the opinion that poverty and food security should be given priority.