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New cholera cases in Nairobi, Mandera as death toll rises

11, 872 cholera cases have been reported in the country since October last year. [iStockphoto]

At least 10 cases of cholera have been reported in the country in the last 10 days, with children below the age of 10 years being the most affected.

The cases have been reported in Nairobi and Mandera counties. According to the cholera situation report by the Ministry of Health, Mandera is leading with eight cases, followed by Nairobi with two cases.

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