The Ministry of Health has confirmed two new Mpox cases, bringing the total number of infections to 33 since the outbreak began.
Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni announced on Friday, January 17 that the latest cases were reported in Kericho and Taita Taveta counties.
Mpox cases have now been detected in 12 counties: Nakuru (10), Mombasa (8), Nairobi (2), Kajiado (2), Bungoma (2), Taita Taveta (2), and Kericho (2).
Busia, Makueni, Kilifi, Kiambu, and Uasin Gishu have each reported one case since the outbreak was first identified on July 31, 2024.
