Over 90 schoolgirls in a Kenyan institution have fallen ill, experiencing difficulties in walking, leading to their admission to a local hospital.

Health authorities in Kenya are actively investigating this health crisis, which has affected the female students of Eregi Girls High School in the country's western region. Additionally, some of the students have displayed symptoms of knee pain.

Jared Obiero, the regional director of education, stated, "The education department, the county government, and the public health department are committed to ensuring the children receive the necessary treatment."

On Tuesday, a senior official from the Ministry of Education visited the school to address worried parents and assure them that the situation was being managed effectively. He emphasised that regular classes would continue for the remaining students.

The affected students' blood, stool, and urine samples have been sent to laboratories in a neighbouring city, Nairobi, the nation's capital. The results of these tests are anticipated later today, shedding light on the root cause of the health issues.