Two people have lost their lives following a landslide that has struck parts of Narok South sub-county leaving a trail of destruction and displacing dozens of families.
The tragedy unfolded in the Megenyu area in Melelo Ward, where heavy rains triggered landslides and flash floods that swept through homes and grazing fields.
More than 70 houses from the affected six villages are said to have been destroyed, while at least 200 cows and a donkey were carried away by raging waters.
Narok County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Coordination of Distribution and Disaster Management, Josephine Ng’eno, confirmed the incidents and urged residents living in high-risk zones to immediately relocate to safer areas to avoid further loss of life.
She emphasized that the ongoing rains have made the ground unstable, increasing the likelihood of more landslides.
According to Ng’eno, one of the victims, an elderly man, died after being buried in mud during a landslide on Thursday night.
In a separate incident, a woman lost her life after being swept away by the raging waters while attempting to cross a river using a makeshift tree bridge on her way to the market.
Authorities have warned that people living in areas prone to landslides and flooding during this rainy season are at serious risk and should move to alternative locations as a precautionary measure.
Ng’eno assured affected families that the county government will support them, including providing temporary shelter as they recover from the disaster.
Melelo Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA), David Sulunye has called on the county government to implement a long-term solution to recurring disasters in the area, noting that residents suffer repeated losses every rainy season.
He pointed out that this is the fifth time the affected families are being asked to relocate thus the need for the County Government to promptly address this issue and allow the victims carry on with their day to day lives.
As heavy rains continue, leaders are urging communities to prioritize safety, avoid crossing swollen rivers, and heed evacuation advisories to prevent further tragedies.
by Emily Kadzo
