I am disturbed by highly misleading information circulating in social media that I together with 16 other members of parliament have tested Convid-19 positive.
In response to Parliamentary Service Commission communication issued on Friday, 3rd April 2020 on convid-19 testing for members of parliament, i presented myself for voluntarily tested at Parliament buildings on the same day at around 2pm. The test results were released to me on Monday, 6th April 2020 by Lancet’s Dr Gichuru who confirmed that i had tested Covid-19 Negative.
As i continuously observe the guidelines issued by government, i will continue to undergo voluntary precautionary tests in the coming days. In the unfortunate event of positive results, i will truthfully and bravely make such information public.
I am confident that kenyans will collectively win the fight against Convid-19. To win this global war, I call upon Kenyans to strictly adhere to guidelines and regulations issued by government. Fake news, stigmatization, cyber bullying, fear-mongering and political propaganda have no space in this unprecedented and complex medical situation.
In the meantime, Parliament, after taking into account all the health safeguards and logistics, should be undeterred to carry out its constitutional roles of oversight, representation and legislation. Parliaments globally are designed to work even in times of war.
Thank you and God bless you.
Hon Godfrey Osotsi, MP
8th April 2020
