Foreign Affairs PS Under Self-Quarantine After Jetting In

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Macharia Kamau in Parliament on February 21, 2018.
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Macharia Kamau in Parliament on February 21, 2018.
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Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Ambassador Macharia Kamau placed himself under self-quarantine following the directive by President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday, March 15.

The head of state, while addressing the nation, suspended entry of foreign nationals from countries hit with Coronavirus, only allowing Kenyan citizens and foreigners with valid resident permits, provided they proceeded to self-quarantine or visit a government-designated quarantine facility.

On Thursday, March 19, Kamau announced that he had restricted his movements and would be working from home after jetting in from New York, US.

A photo of President Uhuru Kenyatta issuing an address at Harambee House on Sunday, March 15, 2020.
President Uhuru Kenyatta issuing an address at Harambee House on Sunday, March 15, 2020.
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"Following my return from New York City on official business and the presidential directive on self-quarantine, I have restricted my movements and have taken up work from home. 

"Today (Thursday, March 19) is Day 5 of 14. We should all do the right thing on self-quarantine, monitoring and social distancing," Kamau tweeted.

The PS further urged Kenyans to adhere to government-stipulated measures to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. 

"Self-quarantine and washing hands are important. Washing hands often is important. Social distancing is too. Remember, four out of five people who spread the Coronavirus did not know they had it," he urged.

On Wednesday, March 18, Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot also revealed that he had placed himself under self-quarantine following his recent trip to the UK.

The senator was part of the Kenyan delegation that came back on the same flight as one of the seven people who tested positive for Covid-19 in the country.

"Appreciating the phone calls and texts. Not able to respond to all of them. I am well and relaxing at home in self-quarantine. Got a few more days to run. Stay safe and pray. Be blessed," reads the statement he published across all social media platforms.

On Tuesday, March 17, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe announced that Kenyans who fail to quarantine after landing in the country face a jail sentence. He added that the Public Health Act invoked should be treated seriously as he explained that travellers arriving in the country would be compelled to swear a legal document.

Kenya so far has seven confirmed cases of Covid-19. 

Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot.
Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot.
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