Elgeyo Marakwet disaster Stories

Mass burial for 25 Elgeyo Marakwet mudslide victims set for Friday as death toll hits 39
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura indicated that search and rescue operations were temporarily paused to allow families to prepare for burials with...

Elgeyo Marakwet landslide death toll rises to 39 as search continues for nine others
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 12, 2025

To assist families with resettlement and other essential needs, the government has announced a fundraiser to be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, a...

Mass burial for Elgeyo Marakwet mudslide victims scheduled for November 21
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 08, 2025

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said multi-agency search and recovery operations are ongoing, while medical and psychosocial support continues fo...

Elgeyo Marakwet mudslide death toll rises to 34 as 17 remain missing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2025

Thirteen others recuperating at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), the government has confirmed.

ICPAC issues urgent advisory following deadly landslides in Elgeyo Marakwet
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 04, 2025

With heavy rains expected to persist across the country in the coming weeks, experts warn that similar disasters may occur, raising fears of further w...

Death toll in Elgeyo Marakwet landslides rises to 32 as rescue efforts intensify
Amina Wako  |  Nov 03, 2025

Four more bodies were recovered on Monday, bringing the total confirmed deaths to 32, as rescue teams battle heavy rains and blocked roads.

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