Govt confirms another landslide in Elgeyo Marakwet
By Joel Masibo, November 3, 2025The national government has announced the occurrence of another landslide in Elgeyo Marakwet County, two days after a similar tragedy claimed more than 26 lives, with rescue operations underway in the same region.
Confirming the development on Monday morning, November 3, 2025, Government Spokesperson, Isaac Mwaura, said that areas of Kipkenda Village, Kibendo, Emsoo Ward, Keiyo North are affected, with rescue efforts ongoing.
Elgeyo Marakwet disaster
”The government regrets to report that another landslide has taken place in Kipkenda Village, Kibendo, Emsoo Ward, Keiyo North, Elgeyo Marakwet County. Rescue Efforts are Ongoing by the multi-agency teams. More updates to follow,” Mwaura took to X.
At the same time, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged residents of Kerio Valley to be cautious as heavy rainfall continues to wreak havoc in most parts of the country and the Rift Valley.
”As heavy rainfall continues to be experienced across several parts of the country, the risk of landslides, especially along the Kerio Valley region, is heightened. Last night, a rockfall incident in the Kibendo area of Keiyo North claimed two lives and injured three others,” Murkomen, who is leading rescue operations in affected areas, said on Monday, November 3, 2025.
”I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and wish a quick recovery to those who were injured. I commend the County Government of Elgeyo-Marakwet and the Kenya Red Cross for their quick response and continued alertness to disaster incidents in the area. We continue to call on residents in the region to be aware of their surroundings and to report any signs of earth movements to local authorities,” he added.
Rainfall to persist
Murkmomen’s call for caution comes after Kenya Met has issued a weather update for Monday, November 3, 2025, alerting residents to expect continued rainfall across several parts of the country.
In its forecast published on Sunday, November 2, 2025, the weatherman highlighted that counties in the Highlands west of the Rift Valley, including Kakamega, Bungoma, Kisumu, Kericho, and Elgeyo Marakwet, will experience showers and thunderstorms over a few places on Monday night and Tuesday afternoon, November 4, 2025.
Eastern Highlands
For the Highlands east of the Rift Valley, including Nairobi, Nyeri, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Embu, and Meru counties, the forecast indicates cloudy conditions in the morning, with light rains expected over some areas, breaking into sunny intervals later in the day.