Kenya: At Least Nine Dead in Elgeyo Marakwet Floods and Mudslide

Nakuru — Deadly floods and a mudslide have left nine people dead in two villages in the Marakwet East Sub-County of Elgeyo Marakwet.

The disaster was caused by heavy rains that pounded the area last night.

Elgeyo Marakwet County Police Commander Peter Mulinge said the worst-hit area was Chesongoch, where seven people perished, while another two died in the Embobut/Embolot Ward.

He added that among the dead was a Grade 8 pupil.

Mulinge said rescue efforts by the Kenya Red Cross Society have…