Two people have died from what is suspected to be cholera in Isiolo, eastern Province.

The two men aged 35 and 80 died in their homes in Quarry Kuu village near the border of Isiolo and Imenti North districts.

Eyewitnesses said the victims had earlier complained of severe stomachache, vomiting and diarrhea.

Four children from the same village were rushed to hospital with similar symptoms where one was admitted, and the other three aged between three and seven were treated and discharged.

The villages reported the matter to Isiolo medical officer of health (MOH) Dr Stephen Kiluva who visited the area with a medical team to ascertain whether the two died from cholera abnd to sensitize residents on measures to take to ensure the disease does not spread.

Dr Kiluva said there were enough drugs to combat the disease in case of an outbreak.

He said sources of water for domestic use would be chlorinated to avoid further infections.

Over 20 people have so far died of Cholera in Isiolo district since March this year.