By JOSEPH NDUNDAMore by this AuthorCatholic priest Richard Oduor will spend four days in the police cells pending his arraignment on charges of knowingly spreading the coronavirus. Police officers arrested Fr Oduor at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in Nairobi County on Thursday, after he was discharged following his recovery. CHARGESNairobi Police Commander Philip Ndolo said the Rome-based priest will face charges similar to those against Kilifi Deputy Governor Gideon Saburi – knowingly spreading the deadly Covid-19 disease. “Having healed, and since it is believed he spread the disease [knowingly], the law must take its course," Mr Ndolo said. The priest was traced days later after members of the public raised concerns.

Source: Daily Nation April 09, 2020 16:18 UTC