Deforestation, farming methods contributed to Elgeyo Marakwet landslides - Murkomen

Murkomen described the tragedy as a national catastrophe, urging the communities in Kerio Valley to move to safer grounds as heavy rains persists...

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Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen has attributed the deadly Elgeyo Marakwet landslides, which claimed at least 21 lives, to years of deforestation and poor farming methods. He called the tragedy a national catastrophe and urged communities in Kerio Valley to move to safer grounds.

21 people confirmed dead in the Machember Sub-location in Mukurtwo landslide.
CS Murkomen highlighted deforestation and unsuitable farming (e.g., maize instead of tea) as major contributing factors.
The Ministry of Interior confirmed 19 survivors rescued, with some receiving treatment at Chesongoch Mission Hospital.

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