The County of Homa Bay has reported some suspected cases of cholera after 12 people were diagnosed with the symptoms.
The twelve cases were reported on Sunday in the West Kasipul ward in the Kasipul constituency.
The affected villages include Nyimbi in the Konuong'a location and Kasire and Kokelo in the Kodera North.
The twelve patients were taken to the Rangwe dispensary in the West Kasipul constituency.
The patients had complained of vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach aches.
The County's Health Executive, Roselyn Omollo, said they had put in stringent measures to contain the spread of the disease.
Further, she confirmed contact tracing by the authorities in the affected villages to control the disease.
The measures being undertaken include; eating warm cooked food, washing hands regularly with running water and soap, and drinking clean and treated water.
Five people have so far been discharged from the hospital.
"We appeal to the residents to observe high levels of hygiene as a way of keeping the disease at bay," she said.
Homa Bay County recorded 8 cases of cholera on January 9. However, the number of infections increased to sixteen after a few days.
Before being released, the individuals received medical attention at the Homa Bay County Referral hospital. There was no fatality noted.
Peter Ogolla, CEO of the county referral hospital, says cholera victims typically become dehydrated from water loss.
He claimed that isolation tents were prepared and will be set up to care for sick patients.
According to the Ministry of Health Acting Director Patrick Amoth, 4,173 cholera cases and 72 deaths have been reported since the outbreak in October last year.
The Director noted that 14 Counties had been affected by the Cholera outbreak, with five managing the outbreak completely.
The 14 counties include Homab Bay, Nairobi, Meru, Kiambu, Nakuru, Murang'a Uasin Gishu, Kajiado, Machakos, Garissa, Nyeri, Wajir, Tana River, and Kitui.
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