Horrifying Scenes as Landslides in Murang’a Kill Residents.
Horrifying Scenes as Landslides in Murang’a Kill Residents: Unknown number of people feared trapped in Kiganjo village, Gitugi ward, Mathioya Constituency after 3 houses were swept away by a landslide caused by heavy rains.
This comes days after six people including three minors perished on Sunday night while asleep after their homes were flattened by a landslide in Kiganjo, Murang’a County as rains continued pounding the country
County Disaster manager boss Ms Bilha Wanjiku said the deceased are from one family.
She stated, “The tragedy involved four houses where three were fully buried. We are assessing the situation and urging neighbours to move to safer grounds,”
County Red Cross Coordinator, Immaculate Iteba, also stated that they are accessing the area as they advise locals to move and take refuge at the nearby Mutito Polytechnic until the rain subsides.
“It’s unfortunate, as we have removed six bodies from the scene. I urge the local residents to move to the Mutito Polytechnic compound, as they will be provided with safe shelter,” said Iteba
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