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Originally published by Capital Newstop
November 2, 2025
15h ago
Death toll from Marakwet East landslide rises to 26 as search continues for 25 missing

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the bodies were taken to the nearby Kapteren Airstrip for identification and collection by families. He added that 26 people have been treated in hospitals after being airlifted from the scene with serious injuries. - Kenya break..
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The death toll from the Marakwet East landslide in Kenya has tragically risen to 26, with rescuers continuing the search for 25 missing individuals after Friday night's disaster. Five more bodies were recovered on Sunday, as multi-agency teams work to reach affected areas and provide aid.
- The current death toll stands at 26, with 25 people still missing.
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is overseeing the extensive search and rescue operations.
- Kenya Red Cross reports that some of the worst-hit villages remain inaccessible, and warns the tally could climb further.
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