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May 8, 2026
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One dead, hundreds displaced as landslides hit Murang’a amid heavy rains

One dead, hundreds displaced as landslides hit Murang’a amid heavy rains

One person has died while hundreds of families have been displaced following landslides and floods triggered by heavy rains in parts of Murang’a County...

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Heavy rains have triggered landslides and floods in Murang’a County, resulting in at least one death and the displacement of hundreds of families.

  • Over 200 households have been displaced in Gitugi Ward alone, with more affected in Kiru Ward and Kamacharia Ward.
  • The landslides have destroyed property including houses, land, and domestic animals, and even flattened the Kamagogo Full Gospel Church.
  • The government is appealing for vigilance from the public and urging them to report any signs of soil instability to local administrators and disaster management teams.

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