Kilifi County Deputy Governor Gideon Saburi Quarantined

This was after some residents claimed they interacted with Mr Saburi, shook hands and even hugged him after his return from Germany.

In one of the social media platforms, Kilifi South MP Ken Chonga said he had an opportunity to talk to Mr Saburi who was very remorseful.

“He told me that when he landed from Berlin in Germany for an official trip, he took himself to Mombasa hospital where he was admitted for three days, [had] medical check-up and [was] later discharged after doctors ascertained he had a clean bill of health,” Mr Chonga said.

ATTENDED MEETINGS

According to some sources, the deputy governor, who returned from Europe on March 1, is alleged to have attended a staff and Cabinet meeting without putting himself under 14 days quarantine.

Last Wednesday, Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi held a cabinet meeting which allocated Sh73 million to help in the fight against the spread of the coronavirus) in the county.

But Mr Saburi did not attend the Cabinet meeting which was also attended by Kilifi County Commissioner Magu Mutindika who was an invited guest.

Mr Kingi said part of the funds will also be used carry out civic education at the grassroots level to ensure everyone is aware of the disease and the need to wash hands with soap, keep distance and avoid crowding.