This archive report was first published on 20 April 2020.
Kenya High Commission in New Delhi, India, has informed Kenyans stranded in the country that they will have to bear the costs of their evacuation. The notice, dated April 20, 2020, was issued by High Commissioner Willy Bett.
According to the notice, Kenyans who wish to return to Kenya will have to cover the expenses of a chartered flight. The notice reads, 'The flight expenses will be at their own cost. However, the identified airline needs to know the number of passengers in order to determine the cost and type of aircraft to operate.'
Stranded Kenyans are expected to send their names to the Kenya High Commission in New Delhi via WhatsApp or email by close of business on April 21, 2020. To be eligible for evacuation, they must have a valid Kenyan passport, be Covid-19 free with a certificate to that effect, and be ready to undergo a 14-day mandatory quarantine period imposed by the Government upon arrival in Nairobi.
Thomas Mwangi, one of the patients who had gone for treatment in India, has fully recovered from the disease he went to be treated for. However, he has spent more than 21 days secluded in a tiny space due to the lockdown measures put in place to contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.
