The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised an alarm over the chikungunya virus, which has begun spreading in Kenya, particularly along the Coast.

• 25 positive cases reported in Mombasa from a total of 45 samples analyzed.
• Diana Rojas Alvarez, a medical officer at WHO, warned of the virus's potential to cause widespread illness, echoing concerns from the **2004-2005 epidemic**.
• This mosquito-borne disease is typically transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, which actively bite during the day.

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has issued a warning to Kenyans about visa fraud, highlighting potential lifetime bans for offenders as part of an intensified crackdown during President Donald Trump's administration.

• Engaging in visa fraud can result in a lifetime ban from the U.S., as stated by the embassy.
• The warning comes amid heightened efforts by the U.S. government to combat unlawful immigration.
• A new 'visa integrity fee' of a minimum of $250 will also affect non-immigrant visa applicants, increasing costs significantly.