Several people are feared dead following heavy mudslides that swept away some homes in parts of Elgeyo Marakwet county.
The mudslides mostly affected the Korou Sub-Location in where at least two people were confirmed dead in Kakibigen and Morror areas.
Heavy rainfall has been pounding the region, causing the mudslides last night.
Rescue teams, including those from the Red Cross and the county government, along with the police, are moving to the area to assist residents.
Residents said they feared that other people were trapped in the mudslide.
Elgeyo Marakwet governor Wisley Rotich has asked residents to move from areas that are prone to mudslides along the escarpments in the region.
“We have dispatched our teams and are working with other agencies to ensure residents are safe,” said Rotich.
Most rivers in the region, including Embobut and Endo rivers, have burst their banks, causing flooding in the area where roads have also been extensively damaged.
Senior police officers could not confirm exact details because security teams were working to access affected areas
BY MATHEWS NDANYI
