The Kenyan government has confirmed that 21 people have died following a landslide in the western part of the country after heavy rainfall.
Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said the bodies had been transferred to a nearby airstrip after the landslide in Marakwet East late on Friday night.
He added that more than 30 people were still unaccounted for after being reported missing by their families, while 25 individuals with serious injuries were airlifted for further medical care.
The Kenyan Red Cross is aiding in rescue efforts, although access to the most affected areas remains blocked due to ongoing mudslides and flash flooding.
The government paused the search and rescue operation on Saturday evening but intends to continue on Sunday.
Efforts are underway to distribute food and non-food relief items; military and police helicopters are ready to assist.
Kenya is currently experiencing its second rainy season, which typically brings shorter but intense rainfall compared to earlier storms.
Authorities are urging residents in affected areas to relocate to safer ground, while Uganda has also faced similar flooding challenges, resulting in additional casualties.
According to reports, a mudslide in Uganda's Kapsomo village led to the deaths of four individuals and extensive damage to local infrastructure.
