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Originally published by Capital Newstop
November 1, 2025
22h ago
Households Displaced, Roads Cut Off as Kenya Battles Worsening Floods

In a statement, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen emphasized that the evacuation is necessary to protect lives and minimize the destruction of property. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Kenya is grappling with severe floods and landslides, prompting an urgent call for residents in flood-prone areas to evacuate. The heavy rains have caused widespread displacement, cut off vital roads, and led to fatalities across several counties.
- At least 13 bodies have been retrieved following a landslide in Machember sub-location, Mukurtwo Location, with search and rescue operations ongoing. 19 survivors have been rescued.
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen urged public caution, emphasizing relocation from low-lying areas and adherence to alerts from the Kenya Meteorological Department.
- The Kapsowar-Chesoi Road has been completely cut off due to mudslides, significantly hampering rescue efforts.
- In Laikipia County, 89 households around the Lobere Dam area have been displaced, while in Tana River County, 67 households are submerged, leading to the death of 170 sheep and goats and one camel.
- Garissa County reported the loss of approximately 300 goats in Guthoiarea, Shimbirey Location.
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