Distribution of the cases by Counties: Nairobi (176), Mombasa (68), Kiambu (58), Kitui (15), Kilifi (14), Kwale (13), Kisumu (12), Machakos (10), Kajiado (10), Nakuru (8), Busia (7), Murang’a (6), Bungoma (5), Lamu (5), Taita Taveta (5), Nandi (3), Meru (2), Kirinyaga (2), Embu (2), Kakamega (1), Siaya (1), Makueni (1), Nyamira (1), Mandera (1) and Homa Bay (1).
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