More Deaths Feared as Another Landslide Hits at Midnight
This comes even as the death toll of the Saturday morning mudslide in Chesongoch hits 26...
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A new mudslide has struck the Kibendo Area in Keiyo South, Kenya, on Sunday night, raising fears of more fatalities as the prior death toll from similar incidents reached 26. Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisely Rotich confirmed the disaster, which occurred amid continuous rainfall.
- Scores are feared dead following the mudslide in Kibendo Area.
- Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisely Rotich confirmed the incident and stated that emergency services are on site.
- The Kenya Red Cross is en route to assist with rescue operations.
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Landslides in Elgeyo Marakwet Claim 26 Lives, Including 14 Learners - November 2025
A devastating landslide in Marakwet East on Saturday, November 1, 2025, has claimed 26 lives, including 14 learners, with an additional 25 people reported missing. The tragedy was triggered by heavy rains. A new mudslide struck the Kibendo Area in Keiyo South on Sunday night amid continuous rainfall, raising fears of more fatalities. Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisely Rotich confirmed the second disaster. These events, which have caused over 20 deaths in total, have destroyed homes and disrupted national examinations. Despite the disaster, the Ministry of Education has implemented measures to ensure national exams in Marakwet East will proceed as scheduled.
