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Originally published by KBC County NewsMay 20, 2026
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CHERISH programme central in Ksh14B response to Chesongoch disaster
It began like any other quiet night in Chesongoch, Kerio Valley, light rain, dark skies and residents settling in with no sense of danger. But within hours, that calm collapsed into one of the deadliest landslides the region has experienced in years. Jacob Kaptumen, who has lived..
✨ Key Highlights
A devastating landslide in Chesongoch, Kerio Valley on October 31, 2025, claimed at least 39 lives and highlighted the dire consequences of environmental degradation.
- A Ksh14 billion CHERISH Programme has been launched to address the disaster's aftermath and promote ecosystem restoration.
- The CHERISH Programme is a 10-year initiative led by the Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Interior.
- The tragedy is attributed to years of deforestation and farming practices that weakened the slopes, emphasizing that "what happens in the uplands does not stay there, it flows downhill."
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