Scores injured after massive landslide hit Chesongoch, Murkutwo in Elgeyo Marakwet County
By Cynthia Lodite, November 1, 2025The Kenya Red Cross has confirmed that several people have been injured following a massive landslide that hit Moror Village and Chesongoch Centre in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
In a statement on the Red Cross official X account on Saturday, November 1, 2025, the Red Cross confirmed that the landslide hit the area after heavy overnight rains had been pouring in the area.
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“A landslide following heavy overnight rains has hit Moror Village and Chesongoch Centre, Elgeyo Marakwet County, leaving many people injured,” the Red Cross noted.
The Red Cross confirmed its presence on the ground while confirming the situation and supporting those affected.
“Our response team has been activated to respond, assess the situation, and support those affected,” Red Cross stated.
Elgeyo-Marakwet past landslide
This came a year after a landslide struck the homestead of a retired teacher in Tuturung, Sambirir Ward, Marakwet East Sub-County, claiming the lives of two individuals and leaving another injured.
The incident, which occurred in 2024, was attributed to heavy downpours that had been persisting in the region.
The victims, identified as Kipkoech Suter, aged 23, and Kiprop Suter, aged 16, were tragically engulfed by the landslide and succumbed to its force.
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Additionally, Agnes Suter, a 52-year-old female, was fortunate to be rescued by neighbours but suffered from chest pain as a result. She was promptly rushed to Kapsowar Mission Hospital for medical attention, where she remains under observation.
The bodies of the deceased have been preserved at the same medical facility, awaiting autopsy procedures.
Speaking on the grim incident, Edmund Nyaga, the Assistant County Commissioner (ACC), expressed sorrow over the loss, stating, “It is with heavy hearts that we confirm the loss of Kipkoech and Kiprop Suter in this unfortunate landslide.”
Nyaga further highlighted ongoing efforts to mitigate such occurrences, stating, “We have been conducting sensitization barazas in collaboration with local chiefs, urging residents in landslide-prone areas to relocate to safer grounds.”
He noted that these educational initiatives, initiated earlier in the week, aim to raise awareness and prevent future tragedies.
In response to the disaster, Governor Wisely Rotich swiftly mobilized the County Disaster Response Team and the Red Cross to provide immediate assistance to the affected family and community.
Governor Rotich conveyed his heartfelt condolences, stating, “I wish to convey my sincere condolences and those of the entire county for this unfortunate incident. May their souls rest in peace.”