ELGEYO-MARAKWET, Kenya — Two people have been confirmed dead and three others injured after a rockfall early Monday morning in the Kibendo area of Keiyo North, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, as heavy rains continue to trigger landslides and flooding across the country.
In a statement, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen expressed condolences to the affected families and urged residents in high-risk areas to exercise caution.
“As heavy rainfall continues to be experienced across several parts of the country, the risk of landslides, especially along the Kerio Valley region, is heightened,” Murkomen said. “I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and wish a quick recovery to those who were injured.”
The Cabinet Secretary commended the County Government of Elgeyo-Marakwet and the Kenya Red Cross for their swift response to the disaster, noting their ongoing vigilance in coordinating rescue and support efforts.
Authorities said emergency teams were deployed immediately to the scene to assist victims and assess the stability of nearby slopes. Residents have been advised to report any signs of earth movement to local authorities and to relocate temporarily from areas deemed unstable.
The Kenya Meteorological Department has in recent days issued warnings of sustained heavy rainfall in parts of the Rift Valley, Western, and Central regions, cautioning that saturated soils could trigger flash floods and landslides.
Murkomen reiterated the government’s commitment to disaster preparedness and public safety, calling for community awareness and early reporting to avert further tragedies.
“Residents in affected regions must remain alert and cooperative with disaster response teams,” he said. “Protecting lives is our collective responsibility.”
The incident adds to a series of weather-related emergencies reported in the past week as the El Niño–like rains continue to test the country’s emergency response systems.
