How Migori’s Killer STI Got to be Named “Jakadala”

What is there in a name?

Have you ever heard of a Luo Ohangla Maestro called Musa Jakadala? The Man who has given the Luo Nation Non-Stop hits that have continued to rule the airwaves both locally and internationally?

Musa Jakadala’s music is loved by both the young and the old with the Ohangla Maestro making a name for himself after dropping tracks like Hera Remo and Bebi Nyar Lego.

Well, it now turns out that the new sexually transmitted disease that has allegedly broke out in Migori County was named after the Ohangla Maestro.

Could it be because of the manner in which Musa Jakadala’s songs spread so fast and hit many people within a short span?

Well, whichever the reason is, “the Jakadala” disease has caused fear and Panic among Migori Residents.

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Ohangla Musician Musa Jakadala

Migori county executive in charge of Health Dr. Isca Olouch has however said that they are not able to substantiate the Sexually Transmitted Disease.

According to Dr. Olouch the county diseases surveillance team that has been on the ground for the past one week since the Jakadala outbreak claim started has not been able to come up with substantial information to inform the existence of the disease.

The Health CEC said the locals should treat it as a rumour but at the same time appealed to the locals to avoid multiple partners and unprotected sex.

She said condoms are provided for free at public hospital facilities and therefore the residents should use it to protect themselves from sexually transmitted diseases.

The Jakadala outbreak claim, which has been the talk of the county for the past one week has thrown majority of the Migori county residents into a panic with many claiming the disease kills its victims within a week even though no cases of death have been reported.

The fear was fuelled by reports that about five patients are being treated for the disease. Medics have moved in to know more about the disease.

“There is a lot of talk about the disease called Jakadala, which, according to rumours, has terrible signs. Already, a surveillance team is out to ascertain facts,” Health executive Isca Oluoch said on Monday.

“What we currently know is that the disease has been named after a popular musician. What we have are rumours, but we are not taking chances.” she added.

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