Health officials in Laikipia and Nyandarua counties are on high alert after four confirmed cases of Mpox, also known as Monkeypox, have raised widespread concern among residents.

Nyandarua County has reported three infections, while Laikipia has confirmed one.

The initial cases involve a young couple from Maili Nne village in Nyandarua County, who tested positive after exhibiting symptoms such as fever, chills, painful skin lesions, and severe genital discomfort.

The couple had recently returned from a trip to Mombasa.