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Landslide in western Kenya leaves 21 people dead, 30 others missing
- At least 21 people died when heavy overnight rains triggered a landslide in western Kenya's Rift Valley, destroying more than 1,000 homes in Chesongoch, Elgeyo Marakwet County.
- The short rains season and intense downpours caused the collapse as heavy rains pounded Chesongoch, Marakwet East last night, with scientists saying climate change triggers such extreme weather.
- Rescue teams reported that 19 people were rescued and at least 30 missing, while some 25 seriously injured were airlifted to Eldoret and military and police helicopters were deployed.
- The government paused searches Saturday evening and vowed to restart on Sunday as blocked roads and boulders hamper access; Kipchumba Murkomen, Interior Minister, said `Preparation to supply more food and non-food relief items to the victims is underway`.
- Last year’s worst mudslide killed 61 people, underscoring recurring risk; neighbouring Uganda has reported deadly mudslides and floods since last Wednesday.
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In Kenya, a landslide following heavy rains resulted in 21 deaths in the western part of the country. About 30 people were reported missing and 25 serious injuries were evacuated by air to the hospital.
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Total News Sources88
Leaning Left21Leaning Right14Center21Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Left, 37% Center
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources lean Left, 37% of the sources are Center
38% Left
L 38%
C 37%
R 25%
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