×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Truth Without Fear
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

How stroke of luck saved hundreds in deadly Elgeyo mudslide disaster

Locals mill around the scene of a devastating landslide that killed residents of Kibendo village in Elgeyo Marakwet County on Nov 2, 2025. [Stephen Rutto, Standard]

The fatalities from the catastrophic mudslides and rock falls that hit Elgeyo Marakwet one week ago would have been in the hundreds, but it seems luck was on the side of locals that fateful Saturday morning.

By the following day, 36 people were already dead, and 15 others were still missing in the disaster that swept through several villages in Murkutwa, Chesongoch, Kabetwa, and parts of Embobut, located in Marakwet East.

Get Full Access for Ksh99/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Access this article for Ksh5
Already a subscriber? Log in