On Saturday, April 11, the government stated that those in quarantine at the Pride Inn Hotel in Nairobi must pay their bills.
In a statement signed by Government spokesman Cyrus Oguna, he stated that the individuals had the option of either choosing a public facility or a public one and as such must pay the bill.
"At the time compulsory quarantine program commenced, individuals had the option to chose between Government-owned facilities and private hotels. The choice was based on preferences and ability to pay.
"Individuals that chose government-owned quarantine facilities were moved to such facilities while those that chose hotels such as PrideInn hotels which include Lantana, Azzure and Raphta were equally moved to these facilities," read the statement in part.
Oguna emphasized that the individuals would be forced to extend their stay after individuals in the facility tested positive for covid-19.
"At the time, the individuals still had an option of moving to government facilities or to remain in private owned ones," read an excerpt of the statement.
The Government Spokesman added that the additional 14 days was necessary to protect the rest of the individuals from contracting the deadly virus.
"Going by these facts, choosing to be in a private facility was equivalent to having entered into a private arrangement with the hotels. As such, the individuals in these private hotels, particularly PrideInn Lantana, must pay bills.
"The Government shall not be held responsible for bills incurred out of choice by an individual or individuals," read the statement.
The statement came after the hotel withdrew the services of all people under quarantine at the facility.
The hotel indicated that the restaurant took the decision after the occupants failed to clear their pending bills.
