This archive report was first published on 21 April 2020.
On April 21, 2020, a manhunt was launched by the police for approximately 50 individuals reported to have escaped from a quarantine center in Nairobi.
The incident has sparked concerns about the effectiveness of the quarantine measures in place to contain the spread of COVID-19.
According to reports, the escapees were being held at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) quarantine center, which has been designated to house individuals who have tested positive for the virus.
The police have launched an investigation into the incident and are working to apprehend the escapees.
The KMTC quarantine center has been at the center of controversy in recent weeks, with allegations of poor living conditions and inadequate care for the patients.
