At least Nine Dead in Elgeyo Marakwet Floods and Mudslide
Elgeyo Marakwet County Police Commander Peter Mulinge said the worst-hit area was Chesongoch, where seven people perished, while another two died in the Embobut/Embolot Ward. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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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.
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The Kenyan government has deployed a multi-agency team to respond to the devastating impact of heavy rains which have caused significant loss of life and property damage. A landslide in Elgeyo Marakwet County claimed 13 lives, according to one report, with rescue operations ongoing. A separate report stated that deadly floods and a mudslide triggered by heavy rains tragically claimed the lives of nine people in the same county. In response to the disaster, the state plans to airlift candidates in Elgeyo Marakwet who are sitting for national exams.
