Kenya’s authorities have confirmed on Sunday, November 02, that the death toll from the landslide in the Elgeyo Marakwet East region has risen to 26, with rescue teams continuing to search for 25 individuals still unaccounted for.
The disaster struck early on Saturday following intense rainfall in the Rift Valley, roughly 320 kilometres northwest of Nairobi. Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen stated that security forces are supporting relief efforts, with military and police helicopters prepared to transport essential supplies to affected communities.
Government officials have urged residents in high-risk areas to comply with evacuation advisories as humanitarian and emergency teams race against challenging weather conditions. The recent bout of heavy rainfall has triggered flooding and landslides across several counties, uprooting families and damaging critical infrastructure. The unfolding situation has amplified calls for vigilance and coordinated community response as the country navigates the escalating climate-driven impacts on vulnerable regions.