31 Victims of Chesongoch Landslide Laid to Rest in Elgeyo Marakwet - November 2025
A requiem mass was held at St. Mauras Chesongoch for the 31 victims of a devastating landslide in Chesongoch, Elgeyo Marakwet County before they were laid to rest. Hundreds of mourners attended the heartbreaking mass burial ceremony, where the victims were buried on a single plot of land. Following the burial, families have appealed for continued efforts to locate their missing relatives who perished in the disaster. The government has promised to provide assistance to the affected community. More than 31 people tragically lost their lives in the disaster.
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Watu 31 waangamizwa na maporomoko ya ardhi wazikwa Chesongoch, serikali yaahidi msaada
The 31 victims of a recent devastating landslide in Chesongoch, Elgeyo Marakwet County, have finally been laid to rest. A requiem mass was held at St. Mauras Chesongoch before the burials proceeded on a single plot of land, with the government promising assistance.
Familia za waathiriwa wa maporomoko ya ardhi waaga wapendwa, Elgeiyo Marakwet
Families in Elgeiyo Marakwet are bidding farewell to their loved ones who perished in recent landslides. This sombre occasion underscores the devastating impact of natural disasters on communities.
Emotions ran high as 31 victims of the mudslide in Chesongoch were laid to rest
Emotions ran high yesterday as a heartbreaking mass burial ceremony took place for 31 victims of the devastating Chesongoch mudslide in Elgeyo Marakwet County, with hundreds of mourners attending to show solidarity.
Requiem mass for more than 31 people who died in Chesongoch landslides underway in Elgeyo Marakwet
A requiem mass is currently underway in Elgeyo Marakwet for the victims of the recent Chesongoch landslides. More than 31 people tragically lost their lives in the disaster.