ODM party leader Raila Odinga has rubbished claims that he met with Kilifi Deputy Governor Gideon Saburi during his recent trip to Mombasa just a week ago.

In a statement, Odinga stated that he only met Mombasa Deputy Governor William Kingi during the trip.

"During the Mombasa visit, Mr. Odinga did not meet with any of the leaders of the Coastal counties or their deputies, except the Deputy Governor of Mombasa County Dr. William Kingi. He did not meet Deputy Governor of Kilifi County" reads the statement

Adding "Mr. Odinga appeals to the public to treat reports indicating otherwise as lies and malice".

Saburi is currently under quarantine for 14 days after coming back from Germany, one of the countries that has been hit by corona virus. 

Yesterday health CS Mutahi Kagwi revealed that Saburi will be charged for refusing to go into isolation after returning to the country from Germany.

Meanwhile Mombasa businessman and politician Suleiman Shahbal has said he will get tested for the virus and go on isolation, this is after he met Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi few days ago.

"The day after I met Hon Raila, I also bumped into Gov. Amazon Kingi at Moi international Airport, who was wearing a mask. Kingi had obviously met his Deputy. We remembered not to shake hands. I commended him for wearing a mask" said Shahbal

Adding "Just as Gov Kingi has now taken precautions and gone into self isolation, I too will immediately go to hospital today to be checked for Corona and I will immediately enter into self isolation for the 14 days starting from Thursday when I met Gov. Kingi"