The Star (Nairobi)

Kenya: Ten Missing After Landslides

Photo: Njenga Gicheha/ The star
Residents of Lari make their way through the floods following heavy rains.

More than ten people are missing in Keiyo South district after yesterday's landslides that claimed more than ten lives. Keiyo South DC Arthur Bunde says 500 people have so far been relocated from Kerio Valley and are currently camping at several primary schools in the area. He says the search and rescue mission is ongoing.

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