Kenya - Mumps 2026

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Schools issue mumps alerts as infections spread through Nairobi

Thursday, July 16, 2026

By Mercy Chelangat
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Several schools in Nairobi have issued alerts to parents over suspected mumps infections among pupils, advising them to monitor symptoms and keep children showing signs of the illness at home.

The advisories, sent through school communication platforms, warn that mumps is highly infectious and spreads through saliva, coughing, sneezing and sharing personal items.

“Dear parents and guardians, we would like to inform you that there has been a reported outbreak of mumps in our area and school community. Mumps is highly infectious and spreads easily through saliva, coughing, sneezing, and sharing items,” one school notice read.
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However, the Ministry of Health said it had not received official reports of a mumps outbreak in Nairobi.

“The Ministry of Health has not received any reports of a mumps outbreak in Nairobi. We have an established and robust vaccination programme for measles, mumps and rubella among many antigens,” Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said.

Mr Duale said the ministry would investigate the concerns through its public health surveillance systems and provide further information once facts were established.
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Mumps outbreak remains low, but Nairobi parents advised to stay vigilant
Tuesday, October 13, 2026

The Nairobi County government has issued an alert over a possible mumps outbreak in schools, advising parents whose children show signs of the infection to keep them at home until they are fully recovered.

County Chief Officer for Public Health, Tom Nyakaba, confirmed to the Nation that his office had already issued alerts to schools, guiding them on how to stop further transmission...

...“We have had issues with mumps for the last two months, and they have been sporadic cases. So far we have reported about 11, but the latest infections are only three and have been reported in a school in Langata,” he said...