This archive report was first published on 23 November 2019.
West Pokot County has been hit by a devastating landslide that has claimed the lives of at least 37 people, with many more feared dead.
The tragedy occurred in Nyarkulian and Parua villages in the early hours of the morning, following a night of heavy downpour.
According to West Pokot County Commissioner Apollo Okello, 15 bodies have been retrieved from the mud, while the search for the remaining 22 continues.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has assured that military and police choppers have been deployed to scale up responses to the tragedy, with rescue and recovery efforts remaining the priority.
However, harsh weather conditions have hampered operations, with traffic flow in the county severely affected due to major roads being cut off.
Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a traffic warning, urging motorists to exercise extra caution and advising that its officers have been dispatched to restore the affected sections.
Deputy President William Ruto has condoled with the bereaved families, urging those in vulnerable areas to be on high alert.
