Elgeyo Marakwet landslide Stories

Families demand resettlement as 31 landslide victims are laid to rest in Chesongoch
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 21, 2025

The Bishop added that activities on the steep slopes had accelerated land degradation and poor land management, contributing to mass wasting. He remin...

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...

Death toll in Elgeyo Marakwet landslide hits 37, 11 people still missing
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 08, 2025

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, in a statement on Saturday, said the response involves multiple agencies and community partners working together...

Elgeyo Marakwet landslide death toll rises to 35 as 16 people remain missing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

Mwaura emphasised that the Government is fully committed to mobilising personnel, equipment, and specialised units to sustain recovery efforts during...

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...

Fourteen students among 26 killed in Saturday's Elgeyo Marakwet landslide
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 03, 2025

Bitok said the government has rolled out measures to support students affected by the tragedy, particularly those due to sit for national examinations...

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