(MENAFN) Based on the local media, Kenyan officials on Saturday confirmed that 37 people had died as a result of landslides that hit northwestern county of West Pokot following heavy rainstorm on Friday night.
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta sent condolences to the bereaved families in a statement, assuring that every missing person will be accounted for and measures put in place to prevent further loss of life.
Fred Matiang'I, cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government of Kenya said that rescue efforts were ongoing in the villages that were hit by massive landslides.
"Rescue and recovery efforts are being carried out by our security team and humanitarian agencies," said Matiang'i, adding that the government has assigned military and police choppers to improve recovery efforts at the scene.
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