Nairobi, Nov 1
At least 13 people were confirmed dead and several others missing on Saturday after mudslides triggered by heavy rains swept through villages in Elgeyo Marakwet County, western Kenya, authorities said.
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration said the mudslides struck overnight in Endo, Sambirir, and Embobut areas following torrential rains, destroying homes, uprooting trees, and cutting off key access roads.
Efforts are underway to restore destroyed road networks to facilitate access for emergency and relief operations.
According to weather experts, the region has experienced similar disasters in the past, often linked to increased land use and poor soil conservation, which have left the terrain more vulnerable to erosion and landslides during periods of heavy rainfall.