Kenya intensifies rescue efforts in Marakwet East landslide as death toll rises to 21
He said on X that more than 30 people were still unaccounted for after being reported missing by their families while 25 people with serious injuries had been airlifted to receive further medical attention. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Kenya is intensifying rescue operations in Marakwet East following a deadly landslide, with the death toll rising as heavy rainfall continues to cause devastation in the region and neighboring Uganda.
- At least 21 people have been confirmed dead, and over 30 individuals are still unaccounted for.
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed the rising fatalities and the ongoing search for missing persons.
- The Kenyan Red Cross reports that many affected areas remain inaccessible by road due to mudslides and flash flooding, while Uganda has also experienced deadly landslides and floods in recent days.
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Landslide in Marakwet East Kills 22; KeNHA Closes Road as Rescue Efforts Continue - November 2025
The death toll from a devastating landslide in Marakwet East, Kenya, has risen to 22, with 29 people still unaccounted for. The disaster, triggered by heavy rains, occurred on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in the Chesongoch area. In response, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has closed the Kapyego-Chesoi-Kilangata Road in Elgeyo Marakwet County due to the torrential rains and mudslides. Kenya is intensifying rescue operations in the region as heavy rainfall continues. Despite the disaster, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed that KCSE examinations in Marakwet East will proceed as scheduled, with contingency plans in place.
