This archive report was first published on 21 June 2020.
On June 7th, a driver working for Exodus Funeral Services in Kamukunji, Nairobi, was tested for Covid-19 in Kisumu while on duty. He tested positive for the virus, but instead of isolating, he went missing.
For nearly two weeks, the driver roamed freely, interacting with the public, raising concerns that he may have infected many others. His disappearance prompted a manhunt, and on June 18th, 2020, police in Narok laid a trap for him and took him in, bringing his long run away from the law to an end.
According to Narok County Police Commandant Fredrick Siundu, the driver was on his way to Homa Bay via the Maai Mahiu – Narok highway when he was arrested. The 15 mourners who had come into contact with the driver were quarantined at Narok Referral Hospital while the driver was returned to Nairobi for isolation.
Siundu confirmed the incident, stating that the driver's disappearance was a serious concern, especially during a time when cases of Covid-19 continue to soar in Kenya. The country has so far recorded 4478 infections with 136361 tests done, 1586 people have been discharged after successfully recovering, and 121 deaths have been reported.
