This archive report was first published on 22 April 2020.
On April 22, 2020, President Uhuru Kenyatta issued a stern warning to Kenyans who had escaped quarantine at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) in Nairobi.
The President's warning came as the country continued to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, which had already claimed several lives and infected hundreds of people.
According to reports, the individuals who escaped quarantine were among those who had been identified as having come into contact with confirmed COVID-19 cases.
President Kenyatta's warning was a clear indication of the government's resolve to contain the spread of the virus and protect the public.
