Govt confirms 19 people missing following mudslide in Elgeyo Marakwet
The government has confirmed that 19 people remain missing following the devastating mudslide that struck parts of Elgeyo Marakwet County, as heavy rains continue to wreak havoc across the country.
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In a statement on Monday, November 3, 2025, the government spokesperson, Isaac Mwaura, confirmed that 15 survivors have been discharged and are receiving post-recovery and psychosocial support at Iten County Referral Hospital and Tambach Sub-County Hospital.
“As of today, the government confirms that 30 bodies have been recovered. The number of missing persons has reduced to 19,” the statement read in part.
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“In addition. 15 persons have been discharged and are receiving post-recovery and psychosocial support at Iten County Referral Hospital and Tambach Sub-County Hospital, and 17 are still recuperating at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH).”
Further, he revealed that the ongoing October-November-December (OND) rains have caused widespread flooding and landslides, affecting more than 6,000 households nationwide.
The disasters have led to the destruction of homes, farmland, and key infrastructure in Elgeyo Marakwet, Trans Nzoia, Tana River, Baringo, Central Region, Northern Kenya, and parts of Nairobi, displacing thousands and disrupting livelihoods.
“Tragically, another incident occurred earlier today in Kelyo North, where a large rock dislodged by heavy rains crashed into a house, killing a woman and her grandson,” he stated.
“Their bodies were retrieved by the ongoing joint multi-agency team, which includes local rescue units and national disaster response personnel.”
Additionally, the government revealed that three other individuals who sustained minor injuries in the Kelyo North incident were treated at Iten County Referral Hospital and have since been discharged.
To strengthen ongoing recovery efforts, a special military police unit, supported by three trained sniffer dogs, has been deployed to the affected area to assist in locating missing persons trapped under debris.
“The emergency response has now transitioned from rescue to mitigation to prevent further disasters by establishing temporary shelters and clustering of affected families based on their level of need.”
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has deployed disaster response specialists, mental health professionals, and medical officers to the region to assist in both physical and emotional recovery efforts.
