02.11.2025 22:41
In Kenya's Elgeyo Marakwet East county, 26 people lost their lives due to a landslide caused by heavy rainfall. It has been reported that 25 people are also missing as a result of the disaster.
26 people lost their lives due to a landslide caused by heavy rains in Elgeyo Marakwet East county of Kenya.
The African country of Kenya is struggling with a flood disaster. Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen stated in a press conference that a landslide occurred yesterday in the country's Elgeyo Marakwet East county due to excessive rainfall.
HEAVY TOLL IN THE LANDSLIDE
Murkomen reported that 26 people lost their lives in the incident, and many others were injured. He mentioned that 25 people are still missing due to the incident and that rescue teams have been sent to the area, with efforts ongoing.
Murkomen said that preparations are underway to deliver more food and non-food assistance to the affected families, and that army and police helicopters are on standby to assist with transportation.