A report by a local daily on Monday, June 29, indicates that six MPs are currently in hospital after they tested positive for Covid-19.
According to an MP who requested anonymity, one of the legislators has been under intensive care at a hospital in Nairobi.
He is said to have reportedly infected a colleague who had visited him in hospital.
Two of the other infected lawmakers include one from the Coast and a Western Counterpart who is serving his first term.
“I know at least six MPs have so far turned positive and are in hospitals, one is in ICU,” the insider revealed.
Members of Parliament who interacted with the sick MPs are said to be in a panic as they await their results.
However, National Assembly Clerk Michael Sialai stated that since medical records are private, he would only be made aware of the situation if the MPs disclosed their status.
The latest reports of infections in the Kenyan political class adds emphasis to CS Kagwe’s warning that Covid-19 could infect anyone.
However, politicians have been caught flouting containment rules on several occasions, raising concerns from members of the public.
Many meetings have been organised by leaders like COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli who hosted 30 politicians at his home despite a ban on public gatherings with more than 15 attendees.
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