This archive report was first published on 15 June 2020.
On June 11, 2020, State House conducted mass COVID-19 testing, which revealed that four employees had contracted the virus.
According to State House spokesperson Kanze Dena, the affected employees are currently undergoing treatment at the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital in Kiambu County.
"The tests are conducted on all staff including His Excellency the President and members of his family," Kanze said in a statement.
President Uhuru Kenyatta and the First Family are safe and free from COVID-19, Kanze assured.
State House staff are regularly tested for the disease as part of proactive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, Kanze explained.
She also reminded Kenyans that every person is at risk of contracting COVID-19 and no one is immune to the disease.
"Let's us all therefore endeavor to fully adhere to the COVID-19 containment protocols as set out by the Ministry of Health," Kanze urged.
