This archive report was first published on 21 April 2020.
At least 6 people have lost their lives in the recent mudslide that occurred at the border of West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet counties, with the latest being a policeman whose body was recovered.
Heavy rains in the region have caused widespread destruction, displacing over 4,000 people and leaving many without homes.
President Uhuru Kenyatta directed the Interior Ministry to coordinate the search and rescue efforts following the incident.
On Monday, the Kenya Air Force was seen delivering relief supplies to the affected areas.
Seven people, including five police officers, have been airlifted to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret for treatment.
Government Spokesman Cyrus Oguna urged residents in the affected areas to move to safer grounds and heeded to the advisories issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department regarding heavy rains.
Elgeyo Marakwet has experienced landslides before, with over 50 people dying in the county in November 2019.
