Landslide Kills 21, Destroys 1,000 Homes in Kenya's Rift Valley

A devastating landslide in Kenya's western Rift Valley region, specifically in the Chesongoch area of Elgeyo Marakwet County, has killed at least 21 people with over 30 others still missing. The disaster followed days of heavy rainfall during Kenya's short rain season, destroying more than 1,000 homes and cutting off several roads, complicating rescue efforts. Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed that 25 severely injured survivors were airlifted to Eldoret for medical care, while others with minor injuries received local treatment. Rescue operations, involving military, police, the Kenyan Red Cross, and local communities, continue despite ongoing rains, with the government urging residents in high-risk areas to relocate to safer grounds and preparing relief aid. The area is known for landslides, having suffered deadly incidents in past years, and the government is working to find alternative settlements for those displaced. Neighboring Uganda has also faced similar flash flooding and landslides, resulting in fatalities and widespread damage.