Sixty six (66) more people have been confirmed dead in the last 24 hours, Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kithure Kindiki says.

In an update shared today (Tuesday), CS Kindiki noted that most affected counties by the heavy rains are; Nairobi, Tana River, West Pokot and Homa Bay.

Additionally residents of Murang’a and Nakuru counties have been most affected by landslides and mudslides.

This brings the total number of fatalities to 169 as at Monday, April 29.

“Notably, the mudslide in Mai Mahiu claimed 46 lives; Garissa reported 4 lives lost while Sindo, Homa Bay, reported another 4 fatalities,” read part of the statement.

A total of 102 survivors are nursing injuries across different regions, while 91 persons are still missing.

In Mai Mahiu alone, 53 people were reported missing while 16 others are still being searched for in Garissa County where a boat ferrying over 20 people capsized on Sunday evening.

So far, 30,099 households have been left homeless. This now translates to over 150,000 affected individuals.

Cumulatively about 200,000 Kenyans across the country are feeling the effects of floods even as resources to mitigate the situation remain scarce.

Ministry of Interior says a report desk was set up in Mai Mahiu for families to report missing persons, as search and rescue operations progress.

“We call for continued vigilance and adherence to safety measures issued by local authorities,” read part of the update.

In case of an emergency arising from ongoing floods, Kenyans are advised to file reports through toll-free
line: 080072157.

Meanwhile, former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday offered KSh2 million to Kenya Red Cross as they conduct search and rescue operations across the country.

“He stated that this contribution is intended to bolster relief efforts and provide essential aid to the affected families, offering them some comfort and solace during these difficult times,” read part of his statement.