CONCLUSION
The findings from this study have important implications for public health policies and strategies to reduce the burden of ARIs in Kenya. It is the first study that reveals the co-infection of SARS-CoV-2 with other respiratory pathogens in Kenya, demonstrating that other underlying pathologies warrant syndromic testing for evidence-based public health interventions to minimize community impact. Sustained surveillance efforts of ARIs are necessary to monitor disease trends and inform public health decision-making.