Deadly floods and a mudslide triggered by heavy rains have tragically claimed the lives of nine people in Elgeyo Marakwet, Kenya.

• A total of 9 deaths occurred in two villages of Marakwet East Sub-County.
• Peter Mulinge, Elgeyo Marakwet County Police Commander, reported that seven people died in Chesongoch and two in Embobut/Embolot Ward.
• Rescue efforts by the Kenya Red Cross Society are facing challenges due to cut-off roads and blocked sections.

The Kenyan government has deployed a multi-agency team to respond to the devastating impact of heavy rains across the country, which have caused significant loss of life and property damage. This comes after a landslide in Elgeyo Marakwet County claimed 13 lives, with rescue operations ongoing.

• A landslide in Chesongoch, Elgeyo Marakwet County, on Saturday, November 1, resulted in 13 deaths.
• The multi-agency team comprises NGAOs, the National Police Service (NPS), the Kenya Red Cross, and relevant ministries.
• Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed the deployment of police and military helicopters with medical and Red Cross staff for search and rescue.
• 19 survivors have been rescued, and several others are receiving treatment at Chesongoch Mission Hospital.
• The Kapsowar-Chesoi Road is completely cut off, hampering rescue efforts.
• Incidents include a 15-year-old boy drowning in Kisumu West Sub-county, and flooding affecting 67 households in Tana River County, leading to the death of 170 sheep and goats and one camel.