The government has raised alarm over the growing impact of the ongoing rains, which have led to deadly landslides, flash floods and displacement across several counties.

In a press release, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, the Interior Ministry said the October-November-December rains continue to intensify, with the situation expected to worsen in the coming days.

In one of the worst-hit areas, a landslide swept through Machember Sub-location in Mukurtwo, Elgeyo Marakwet County, on Friday night after heavy rain. Officials confirmed that 13 bodies have been recovered so far. Search and rescue teams are still working in the area under difficult conditions, with mudslides cutting off roads and slowing down emergency efforts.

The Kapsowar-Chesol road is currently impassable. Authorities have rescued 19 survivors, while several people injured in the incident are receiving treatment at Chesongoch Mission Hospital. The government has deployed helicopters, medical teams and other responders to support evacuations and surveillance.

In Kisumu West, a 15-year-old boy drowned in River Obonyo after he was swept away by rising waters. The ministry sent condolences to the affected families and warned that deaths could increase if residents ignore weather alerts and safety guidance.

Deadly floods hit counties

Tana River County has also suffered heavy losses, with floods submerging 67 households in Dhuhush, Lebille, Bultobanta and Bangale. The county recorded the deaths of 170 sheep and goats and one camel. In neighbouring Garissa County, about 300 goats died in Guthoi area, Shimbirey Location.

Flooding has also hit parts of Kisumu Central and East, affecting more than 340 households in Kaputhe, Nanga, Dunga, Onjweru, Kanyawade, Kaloo, Kodie, Alar and Kowuore.

In Laikipia, 89 households around Lobere Dam have been displaced after several dams overflowed following a night of continuous rain. In Mombasa, residents in Mburukenge and Kaa Chonjo informal settlements experienced flooding linked to an unfinished storm-water drainage project.

The Kenya Meteorological Department predicts continued heavy rainfall, especially in hilly and river-bank areas. The government has mobilised a multi-agency team including administration officers, police, the Kenya Red Cross and relevant ministries to coordinate rescue efforts and humanitarian aid.

The public has been urged to avoid flooded paths and rivers, move away from landslide-prone slopes and cooperate with evacuation teams. Citizens are also encouraged to follow updates from the Meteorological Department, the Interior Ministry and county disaster offices as the rains persist.