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Originally published by Citizen DigitalNovember 16, 2025
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Several still missing as Chesongoch Mudslide survivors remain in makeshift camps amid slow aid efforts
The rolling hills and deep valleys that define Chesongoch have long concealed a latent danger. Earlier this month, that threat erupted without warning, triggering a massive mudslide that swept through.....
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Nearly two weeks after a devastating mudslide in Chesongoch, Elgeyo Marakwet, hundreds of families remain in makeshift camps, with eight people still missing as burial preparations begin for 40 victims. The disaster destroyed homes and vital infrastructure, including the Chesongoch Mission Hospital, severely delaying aid efforts.
- Eight individuals are still believed to be trapped beneath the mud.
- Sister Lillian Raymond, administrator of Chesongoch Mission Hospital, described the extensive damage, including two generators, the kitchen, and sewerage system being swept away.
- MEDS Kenya has delivered medical supplies, beds, and mattresses to the affected community, joining other humanitarian efforts.
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