<p>Leprosy, a disease caused by bacillus Mycobacterium leprae, remains a major public health concern. In 2019, approximately 2 to 3 million people with leprosy-related disabilities were reported by WHO. African continent accounts for 26.7% of these disabilities. In 2022,disability grade II accounted for 21% against the global average of &lt;3%. We evaluated the epidemiological characteristics of leprosy patients in Kwale county.</p>