This archive report was first published on 29 June 2020.
Kenya's COVID-19 cases have spread to the country's parliament, with six Members of Parliament (MPs) testing positive for the virus as of June 28, 2020.
According to a report by The Standard on June 29, 2020, the infected MPs are currently in hospital, with one in intensive care at a Nairobi hospital.
One of the infected lawmakers reportedly infected a colleague who had visited him in hospital, highlighting the risks of COVID-19 transmission within the parliament.
Two of the other infected lawmakers include one from the Coast and a Western Counterpart who is serving his first term.
"I know at least six MPs have so far turned positive and are in hospitals, one is in ICU," an insider revealed.
Members of Parliament who interacted with the sick MPs are said to be in a panic as they await their COVID-19 test results.
However, National Assembly Clerk Michael Sialai stated that since medical records are private, he would only be made aware of the situation if the MPs disclosed their status.
The latest reports of infections in the Kenyan political class add emphasis to CS Kagwe's warning that COVID-19 could infect anyone.
Politicians have been caught flouting containment rules on several occasions, raising concerns from members of the public.
