The Ministry of Health has reported a significant increase in Mpox cases, spreading to four additional counties in Kenya.

• 137 cumulative cases have been registered, a rise from 67 in April.
• The report was made by Mary Muthoni, Public Health Principal Secretary, stating affected counties include Isiolo, Kisii, Kirinyaga, and Machakos.
• Furthermore, 400 individuals in close contact with infected patients are being monitored to control the outbreak.

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has addressed concerns about a group falsely posing as its enumerators, claiming to check IDs in anticipation of the 2027 elections. The agency emphasizes that this misinformation aims to disrupt a legitimate household remittance survey.

• KNBS has confirmed that all its enumerators have valid identification cards.
• Directed by Macdonald Obudho, the agency is currently conducting the 2025 Remittances Household Survey.
• The false claims suggest that the group is posing as officials from the Department of Home Affairs to rob homes; however, KNBS assures there is no such government initiative.