Health Permanent Secretary Mary Muthoni has warned Kenyans against visiting the Makuku sub-location in Makueni where a foreign object landed from the sky on December 30.
In an official statement dated Saturday 4, Muthoni revealed that while preliminary investigations found that the object posed no immediate threat to public health, Kenyans should avoid visiting the area, going near it, or handling any unknown materials in the area. "The Ministry of Health advises the public to avoid the area where the object was found and refrain from handling any unknown materials," the PS said in the notice.
Additionally, the Ministry has directed the community around the area to stay vigilant and report any health concerns or unusual environmental changes to local health authorities.
A photo of the metallic ring that fell from the skies and landed in Mukuku in Makueni County, on Monday, December 31, 2024.