The Government has confirmed the loss of 21 people in the Marakwet East landslide tragedy.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen who led rescue exercise on the better part of Saturday, made the announcement.
He added that over 30 people are still missing.
“We have paused our search and rescue operations for today. We have confirmed the loss of 21 people to this tragedy, while over 30 people are still unaccounted for as reported by their families,” he stated.
According to the CS, 25 people with serious injuries have been airlifted to Eldoret for further medical attention, while others with minor injuries have been attended to locally.
The CS added that the search and rescue mission resumes on Sunday with a team from the military and the police joining other organisations and the local community in the effort.
In addition, preparation to supply more food and non-food relief items to the victims is underway with Military and police choppers being on standby to transport the items.
Meanwhile, those living near seasonal rivers and areas prone to landslides have been asked to move to safer grounds.
“I urge people living near seasonal rivers and areas that experienced landslides last night to move to safer grounds. I wish to thank all the organisations, individuals and government agencies, including the county government, for their fast response and cooperation,” he said.
