In a tragic turn of events, a devastating landslide in Kenya’s western Rift Valley region has claimed the lives of at least 26 people, with 25 individuals still missing and 26 others rescued following heavy rainfall on Saturday. The catastrophe has left over 1,000 homes destroyed, exacerbating the already dire situation in the region.
According to a report by France 24, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen stated that at least 25 individuals with serious injuries were airlifted from Elgeyo-Marakwet County to Eldoret for urgent medical treatment, while around 30 people remain unaccounted for. The Kenyan government has mobilized military aircraft and disaster response teams to facilitate search and rescue operations in the affected area.
The landslides and floods have wreaked havoc on the local community, causing widespread devastation and loss of life. The situation is further compounded by the challenges posed by flash floods, hindering the search for survivors and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.
This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of communities to natural disasters exacerbated by climate change. The need for proactive measures to mitigate the impact of such calamities and enhance disaster preparedness is more pressing than ever.
As the search and rescue efforts continue in Kenya, the international community stands in solidarity with the affected individuals and families, offering support and assistance in this time of need.
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References:
1. BBC News. (2025, November 2). Kenyan landslide kills 21 after heavy rainfall. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20eeqn2qlyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss]
2. France 24. (2025, November 2). Kenya’s Rift Valley: Landslides leave 21 dead, 30 others missing. [https://www.france24.com/en/video/20251102-kenya-s-rift-valley-landslides-leave-21-dead-30-others-missing]
3. South China Morning Post. (2025, November 2). Landslide and floods leave 26 dead in western Kenya. [https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3331253/landslide-and-floods-leave-26-dead-western-kenya?utm_source=rss_feed]
4. ABC News. (2025, November 2). Kenyan landslide death toll rises to 26 as flash floods hamper search for survivors. [https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/kenyan-landslide-death-toll-rises-26-flash-floods-127110631]
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