Although blurred by a single death that summed up seven lost lives, the 12 recoveries and low figure of 5 new cases appears to give hope against hope as the stringent measures announced by government appears to be bearing fruits.
This is on a day the national tally climbed to 184 confirmed cases.
Thursday, April 9 saw Health CS Mutahi Kagwe announced the least number of deaths after a week of over 20 new cases saw President Kenyatta announce partial lockdown in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kwale and Kilifi Counties.
Other measures including the mandatory requirement for Kenyans to wear face masks while in public and the 7pm to 5am curfew that requires all Kenyans to keep indoors.
Meanwhile police officers in Nairobi arrested Father Richard Oduor at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in Nairobi County on Thursday, after he was discharged following his recovery from Covid-19
Nairobi Police Commander Philip Ndolo said the Rome-based priest will face charges similar to those against Kilifi Deputy Governor Gideon Samburi. The man of the collar will be charged with the offence of knowingly spreading the deadly Covid-19 disease.
The National Assembly and Senate are expected to hold special sittings on Tuesday afternoon.