Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Kenya, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 4 Aug 2024 · latest WHO report 20 Sep 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Kenya has reported 1,319 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 20 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 4 August 2024. That is the 26th highest total worldwide and the 9th in Africa. The rate is 22.9 cases per million people (close to the world average of 23.6). 163 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, up from 63 in the previous 90 days (+159%).
Total confirmed cases: Kenya
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Kenya: 1,319 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Kenya
By month of report to WHO
Kenya: 163 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Kenya
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Mpox in Kenya: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Kenya?
Kenya has reported 1,319 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 26th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Kenya?
20 mpox deaths have been confirmed in Kenya, a case fatality rate of 1.52%. Worldwide the rate is about 0.28%.
Are mpox cases rising in Kenya?
163 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, up from 63 in the previous 90 days (+159%). The latest report to WHO is dated 20 September 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Kenya?
Yes. Kenya is among the countries that have reported the clade Ib strain, first reported in Jul 2024. WHO does not split case counts by clade, so the totals on this page include all clades.
When was the first mpox case in Kenya?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Kenya was recorded on 4 August 2024.
How does Kenya compare with other countries?
Kenya has 22.9 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 9th in Africa by total cases.
How can I protect myself from mpox?
Avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that looks like mpox, do not share bedding, towels or utensils with someone who is sick, and wash hands often. Vaccination with MVA-BN is recommended for people at higher risk; check with local health services in Kenya for availability.