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Majority of Elgeyo Marakwet mudslide patients discharged
09th November, 2025 08:33 PM
Most of the patients admitted to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) following the devastating Elgeyo Marakwet mudslide have now been discharged, hospital officials confirmed Saturday, November 8, 2025.
According to Philip Kirwa, Director of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, nine patients were released on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, bringing the total number of discharged victims to 24.
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“The remaining patients are expected to be released from tomorrow, once they are fully stabilised,” he added.
Three individuals, however, will remain admitted for a longer period due to the severity of their injuries and ongoing treatment needs.
Kirwa noted that the majority of the victims were women and children. Of the 24 who were discharged, only nine were men.
Ten of the victims were children, a situation he attributed to the likelihood that men were able to escape more quickly, leaving behind families who were caught as they slept.
The hospital official also said that some of the remaining patients could not be discharged immediately because they had lost close family members in the tragedy.
The hospital director noted that releasing them prematurely could worsen their trauma, so they will continue receiving psychological support before returning home.
As of Saturday, November 9, 2025, the mudslide had claimed a total of 37 lives. The government has pledged support for affected families as recovery efforts continue, including helping survivors rebuild their lives and working toward long-term solutions to persistent mudslide risks in the region.
According to Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, a multi-agency search and recovery operation is ongoing, while medical and psychosocial support continues for those affected.
Over 400 residents have received urgent assistance through medical camps equipped with inter-agency health kits, tents, and essential medicines, deployed with support from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Mwaura added that efforts to stabilise the escarpment, redesign key road networks to withstand climate-related risks, and restore displaced families’ livelihoods are also underway.
“The Government remains fully committed to supporting ongoing recovery efforts, restoring stability, implementing long-term mitigation measures, and ensuring dignity and safety for all affected families,” he said.
