13 have died of cholera, 550 in hospital - Kagwe

Kenya has lost 13 people following a cholera outbreak, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has said.

The deaths are recorded in Marsabit (12), and Turkana (1).

Kagwe on Thursday said the outbreak is localised in Marsabit and Turkana counties, adding that 70% of those affected are below 10 years.

"We must recognise that we are exposed to disease because of the ongoing rains and floods," he said.

Kagwe said the cholera outbreak started in Garissa, moved to Wajir, Turkana and Murang'a, before being reported in Marsabit.

A total of 222 cases have been reported in Turkana, Garissa (48), Wajir (4), Muranga (8) and 268 in Marsabit.

"All have been controlled," Kagwe said.