The Kenyan government has reported a tragic mudslide in the western region of the country, resulting in the deaths of 21 individuals. The disaster, triggered by relentless heavy rainfall, occurred in Marakwet East late Friday night. Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed that the victims’ bodies have been moved to a nearby airstrip. Additionally, over 30 people remain missing, while 25 others with severe injuries have been airlifted for urgent medical care. The Kenyan Red Cross, leading rescue operations, noted that the most affected areas are inaccessible due to mudslides and flash flooding. Search and rescue efforts were temporarily halted on Saturday evening but are set to resume on Sunday. Murkomen assured that preparations are underway to deliver food and essential supplies to the victims, with military and police helicopters on standby for transportation. Kenya is currently in its second rainy season, which typically brings shorter periods of wet weather compared to the earlier, more prolonged rainy season. Authorities have advised residents near seasonal rivers and landslide-prone areas to relocate to safer locations. Meanwhile, neighboring Uganda has also faced severe weather, with flash floods and landslides claiming lives since last Wednesday. The Uganda Red Cross reported a mudslide in Kapsomo village, eastern Uganda, which destroyed a home and killed four occupants. Floods have severely impacted villages near riverbanks in the Bulambuli District, with continuous heavy rains causing the River Astiri and River Sipi to overflow, leading to widespread destruction of homes, crops, and infrastructure.