UPDATE Thursday, April 2: Ganze MP Teddy Mwambire noted that he was awaiting the results in his Nairobi home.
He pointed out to Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Communications Director Philip Etale that his samples had been taken at Aga Khan Hospital.
"Kindly tell Kenyans online to be careful with what they post. The govt has taken my samples and I am still waiting for the results. I am in the house and very stable," he stated.
A member of the National Assembly was taken ill while under quarantine at his Nairobi home.
According to a report by People Daily, Ganze MP Teddy Mwambire was checked in at Aga Khan hospital on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 31, after developing breathing problems.
He had also reported experiencing chest pains when tests were carried out on him. He is awaiting results.
“From yesterday evening, I developed mild chest pains and I have opted to rush to Aga Khan University Hospital for a check-up. I am waiting for my results.
"I was tested because I developed chest pains when breathing or talking. I have not been declared positive and maybe it is not that disease," stated the MP.
He further noted that there was no need for alarm because he was positive that he would turn out okay.
“My health in this regard isn’t private because you made me public which I appreciate most. There is no cause for alarm because in whichever the case, I believe I will overcome,” he stated on Wednesday, April 1.
He is among the circle of lawmakers who had interacted with Rabai MP William Kamoti who tested positive for Covid-19.
Kamoti had rushed to Premier Hospital in Nyali, Mombasa after fears started whirling around that Kilifi Deputy Governor Gideon Saburi had been infected with the virus. Kamoti had interacted with the DG.
After Kamoti was declared positive, a list of 38 MPs who had interacted with him was sent to the Ministry of Health and they were subsequently asked to self-quarantine.
“We asked all the members, especially members of the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee and the Delegated Legislation Committee, who interacted with Hon Kamoti to go for self-isolation,” stated the Clerk of the National Assembly Michael Sialai.
