This archive report was first published on 29 November 2019.
November 29, 2019
At least 43 people have lost their lives in the recent landslide and floods that hit West Pokot, with the government confirming 36 bodies have been recovered and seven reported missing.
Government Spokesman Colonel (Rtd) Cyrus Oguna stated that the majority of the victims were aged between eight and 20 years, with only two people above 30 years old losing their lives in the tragedy.
“We have confirmed that 36 bodies have been recovered and seven reported missing. Assuming those missing are dead, the total figure will be 43. The Kenya Red Cross Society and disaster management teams are on the ground and have done all assessment and confirmed the figure,” said Mr Oguna.
The government has announced a need for Sh20 million to fund relief distribution for over 30,000 displaced people in West Pokot, with a total of Sh1.052 billion required to assist all affected people in the country.
“The government requires Sh1.052 billion for all affected people in the country. In West Pokot we need about Sh20 million,” said Oguna.
