The cost of testing restaurant workers for Covid-19 has gone down by 75 percent to Sh1,000, signalling the government's plan to fully reopen the hospitality and tourism sector.

Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala said restaurants will also not be charged for inspection and compliance permits. This now paves the way for restaurants that comply with protocols to reopen for business.

"The protocols laid out by the Ministry of Health are to be followed by every hotelier... It will take 24 hours to facilitate this compliance," said Mr Balala.

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