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Two people who escaped mandatory quarantine arrested at a pub in Roysambu

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 22 April 2020.

On April 21, 2020, two individuals who had escaped mandatory quarantine in Kenya were arrested at a pub in Roysambu, Nairobi.

According to reports, the two were among 50 people who had escaped from quarantine, sparking a massive manhunt by authorities.

Earlier today, two of the escapees were apprehended by police, bringing an end to the dramatic escape that went viral on social media.

The incident highlights the challenges faced by authorities in enforcing quarantine measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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