[PHOTOS] Landslides leave trail of destruction in Mai Mahiu

The landslides have so far killed 20 people and injured several others.

In Summary
  • The Kenya Police, County Disaster team, Kenya Red Cross and community members are at the scene.
  • Naivasha police commander Stephen Kirui confirmed the tragedy saying rescue mission was ongoing.
by SHARON MWENDE
InPictures
29 April 2024 - 10:51
People inspect a house that has been damaged by landslides due to the ongoing heavy rains at Kamuchiri village in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County on Aril 29. 2024.
People inspect a house that has been damaged by landslides due to the ongoing heavy rains at Kamuchiri village in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County on Aril 29. 2024.
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Residents of Mai-Mahiu are living in fear after the area begun experiencing landslides and flooding due to the ongoing heavy rains.

On Sunday, floodwaters originating from a nearby river broke its banks, destroying houses, felling trees and blocking roads. 

A PSV belonging to Easy Coach transport company locked in fallen trees following landslides at Kamuchiri village in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County on April 29, 2024.
A PSV belonging to Easy Coach transport company locked in fallen trees following landslides at Kamuchiri village in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County on April 29, 2024.
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The incident cut off the major road from Nairobi to Mai Mahiu after heaps of rocks, mud and logs were dumped there.

The landslides have so far killed 20 people and injured several others.

According to the Kenya Red Cross, several people have been taken to a health facility in Mai Mahiu due to flash floods affecting Kamuchiri Village.

The aftermath of flooding at Kamuchiri village in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County, on April 29, 2024
The aftermath of flooding at Kamuchiri village in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County, on April 29, 2024
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The Kenya Police, County Disaster team, Kenya Red Cross and community members are at the scene.

Naivasha police commander Stephen Kirui confirmed the tragedy saying rescue mission was ongoing.

He said that several other people have been rushed to Naivasha Hospital for treatment.

The toll may increase as the search and rescue mission goes on in the area.

People inspect a house that has been damaged by landslides due to the ongoing heavy rains at Kamuchiri village in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County on Aril 29. 2024.
People inspect a house that has been damaged by landslides due to the ongoing heavy rains at Kamuchiri village in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County on Aril 29. 2024.
Image: HANDOUT
People near a matatu locked in fallen trees following landslides at Kamuchiri village in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County on April 29, 2024.
People near a matatu locked in fallen trees following landslides at Kamuchiri village in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County on April 29, 2024.
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A Kenya Red Cross official at Kamuchiri village in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County following landslides on April 29, 2024.
A Kenya Red Cross official at Kamuchiri village in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County following landslides on April 29, 2024.
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