Aerial view of parts of Endo and Arror wards destroyed by mudslides in Elgeyo Marakwet 
Rivers of mudslides that sweep through villages in Kerio Valley The aerial view of the area affected by landslides in Elgeyo Marakwet shows massive destruction across more than 10 villages in three wards in the county.
An estimated 800 families have been affected, most of them displaced by the mudslides that claimed at least 26 lives and left more than 30 others injured.
The villages are located within four wards: Embobut, Sambirir, Endo, and Ariti.
Embobut MCA Paul Kipyatich, whose area was among the worst hit, said the destruction was extensive.
“We have been devastated as a community, and the loss is massive. We thank the national government and everyone who came to our aid,” said Kipyatich.
“Death visited us viciously, and it will take quite long to recover,” said resident Janet Jebet, adding that many families had lost all their belongings, including livestock, and would have to start afresh.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed the updated figures, saying the additional bodies had been airlifted to Eldoret Airstrip and taken to the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH).
The number of those injured has also increased as Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel continue to airlift more victims for treatment at various hospitals.
“We will continue with the rescue mission until we account for all those who have been affected,” Murkomen said.
Earlier, the government had confirmed 22 deaths following the mudslide in Marakwet East Constituency, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, November 1, 2025, after heavy rains triggered flooding in the region.
He added that 16 victims are currently receiving treatment at MTRH, while others are admitted to various hospitals.
The search and rescue mission will resume on Monday, with the government expected to deploy over 500 National Youth Service (NYS) personnel to support ongoing recovery operations in the affected area.
