Kenya imposes international travel ban for their athletes

In light of the global outbreak of coronavirus, Kenya’s Ministry of Sports, Culture and Heritage has imposed an international travel ban for their athletes, meaning they won’t be able to take part in any races for the next month.

Kenya: Coronavirus update: The sports ministry in Kenya has banned sportsmen/Women from traveling to any international Sports events for the next 1-Month. pic.twitter.com/FT7VaHb8cO

— SAMRACK (@SAMRACK) March 11, 2020

On Monday 9 March 2020, a letter was sent informing presidents of all Kenyan sporting organisations that their athletes will not be permitted to travel to international competitions. This is for the “safeguard of the public and the country at large”.