Several people are reported missing and others feared dead following heavy rains that triggered a mudslide at the border of Elgeyo-Marakwet and West Pokot Counties on Saturday evening.
The Kenya Red Cross says at least 15 people have been reported missing as an assessment and tracing of the missing persons continues.
“Approximately 15 people have been reported missing in Kipchumwa and Kaben areas in Elgeiyo Marakwet following a heavy downpour. Kenya Red Cross conducting assessment and tracing,” said Kenya Red Cross.
“A search and rescue operation is currently in progress and already three (3) persons who suffered serious injuries have been rescued.
“The Government has initiated a response and has dispatched a Multi-agency team comprising officers from the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government, and the Ministry of Devolution & the ASALS to the area to gather information and advice on necessary interventions,” said Oguna in a statement.
The mudslide swept through Chesegon Centre in West Pokot, leaving a trail of destruction.
What used to be a busy Chesogon shopping centre is now emptily characterised by debris and rocks.
Police officers are also said to be among the missing persons, with bullet vests being collected at the place where a police station is believed to have been.
The government has cautioned all the people residing in areas threatened by flooding and landslide to move to safer grounds until the situation normalizes.
On Wednesday, the Kenya Meteorological department had issued a heavy rain advisory warning to several counties, among them West Pokot, Baringo and Elgeyo Marakwet. The intensity of the rains is forecast to reduce by Monday, April 20.
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