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...

MPs link deforestation to deadly landslides, call for stronger disaster preparedness plans
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

The Committee urged citizens to avoid flooded roads, rivers and bridges, to move away from steep slopes and low-lying areas, to cooperate with evacuat...

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...

Geoffrey Mosiria faces sentencing over Parklands contempt case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 04, 2025

The contempt proceedings stem from a petition filed by the Parklands Residents Association, accusing the county of ignoring court directives to stop i...

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.

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...

Two more killed after another landslide hits Elgeyo Marakwet County
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 03, 2025

Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich said the Sunday night incident was triggered by persistent torrential rains.

Dozens killed, hundreds displaced as heavy rains batter several counties
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 01, 2025

In a statement on Saturday, the ministry said the short rains have intensified in several parts of the country, resulting in tragic loss of life, inju...

Death toll rises to 21 in Elgeyo Marakwet landslide as government pauses rescue operations
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 01, 2025

After a full day of rescue operations, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Saturday evening announced a pause in the mission until Sunday...

KeRRA warns of impassable roads as landslides kill 15 people in Elgeyo Marakwet
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 01, 2025

Motorists were advised to seek alternative routes and follow instructions from traffic officers and emergency teams to prevent further incidents.

Update: 15 dead after massive landslide in Elgeyo Marakwet County following heavy rains
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 01, 2025

Elgeyo Marakwet Deputy Governor Wesley Rotich said the county government is mobilising ambulances and medical personnel from across the region to resp...

Rain turns deadly in Garissa, killing over 500 livestock
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 01, 2025

As dusk settled over Shimbirey and Saka, the smell of wet soil filled the air. The same rain that took their herd away continued to fall gently, each...

Marsabit households get 100 camels in government push to restore livelihoods
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 27, 2025

The government, through the NDMA and State Department for ASALs, has launched a livestock restocking drive in Marsabit County—distributing 100 camels...

Court gives Nairobi County one year to align Parklands projects with planning laws
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 17, 2025

The court found that the county’s actions and omissions regarding developments in Parklands since August 2019 had violated the community’s constitutio...

Investor confidence at risk as LSK warns of rampant land registry irregularities
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 12, 2025

Odhiambo said the industry is riddled with complaints about irregular approvals, compromised registries and poor coordination between government agenc...

State confirms Host Country Status for climate-focused NGO, rejects claims of external influence
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 11, 2025

Host Country Status allows GCA to operate its regional office with specific privileges, including tax exemptions on goods necessary for its operations...

Mombasa residents urged to resolve decades-old land disputes through dialogue
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 07, 2025

Lands CECM, Mohamed Hussein appealed to property owners and affected families to pursue alternative dispute resolution mechanisms as a more effective...

How Lang’ata Women’s Prison’s 34-acre land ended up in private hands
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

Investigations have been slowed down by missing records at the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning.

From smoke and suffering to hope: Eco-friendly stoves transform women’s lives in Marsabit
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 01, 2025

With desertification worsening in Marsabit and other arid regions, reducing dependence on woodfuel is increasingly urgent — both for the environment a...

Sudan declares red alert as deadly floods, landslides kill thousands, displace thousands
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 29, 2025

On Monday, the country’s Irrigation Ministry warned residents in Khartoum, River Nile, White Nile, Sennar, and Blue Nile states to remain cautious, sa...

Senators demand tough action after Lands CS Alice Wahome skips appearance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna insisted that ministries such as Lands and Health should never miss appearances, adding that written submissions should b...

Over 2,000 historical land dispute petitions still pending at NLC, senators warn
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

The committee also highlighted petitions dating back to 2021 that have yet to receive any response. Among these are disputes over land ownership right...

Massive trenches are swallowing homes across the DRC
DW News  |  Sep 17, 2025

Hundreds of thousands of people are at risk as giant trenches, known as "gullies," tear through the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Researchers attr...

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