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November 5, 2025
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MPs Committee Calls for Urgent Action as Floods, Landslides Claim Lives Across Kenya

MPs Committee Calls for Urgent Action as Floods, Landslides Claim Lives Across Kenya

Committee Chairperson Peter Lochakapong (MP, Sigor) expressed deep concern over the ongoing tragedies that have claimed at least 34 lives, displaced hundreds of families. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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A Kenyan parliamentary committee is calling for urgent action following widespread floods and landslides across the country, which have claimed at least 34 lives. The Departmental Committee on Regional Development is pushing for immediate humanitarian intervention and long-term investment in disaster preparedness amidst the crisis.

  • At least 34 lives have been lost due to the floods and landslides, with hundreds of families displaced.
  • The Committee Chairperson, Peter Lochakapong (MP, Sigor), emphasized the activation of multi-agency emergency response protocols by the Government of Kenya, led by President William Ruto.
  • Affected regions include Chesongoch in Elgeyo Marakwet, Kimende Escarpment in Kiambu, Kamutungi in Embu, Tinderet in Nandi, and Narok South, among others.
  • Parliament is in the final stages of enacting the Disaster Risk Management Bill to establish a robust framework for disaster response.

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