Mudslides render over 150 people homeless in Tharaka-Nithi

Tharaka-Nithi County Commissioner Muzne Abdullatif and county police boss Kegode Kidiavai inspects destruction caused by a landslide in Gitogoto village on May 1, 2018. PHOTO | ALEX NJERU | NATION MEDIA GROUP

What you need to know:

  • Sixty five people from fifteen families have been moved to a safer place at a neighbouring Gitogoto Primary School.

  • Tharaka-Nithi County Commissioner Muzne Abdullatif said a number of livestock  had been buried alive and houses brought down by the huge mud.

Over 150 people from Gitogoto village, Tharaka-Nithi County, have been affected by landslides.

The affected families have now camped at the neighbouring Gitogoto Primary School.

Tharaka-Nithi County Commissioner Muzne Abdullatif said a number of livestock had been buried alive and houses brought down by mud.

"Our people have lost property and to avoid deaths, those at risk will be moved to safer places," said Ms Abdullatif.

She said with the ongoing heavy rains, more landslides were likely to occur because huge cracks had started developing on the land.

CAMPS

She said the government would provide those in camps with food and other basic amenities.

"We have received 200 bags of rice and we are set to receive maize and other energy foods for the children and cooking oil," she said.

The administrator asked county government, area Member of Parliament and other leaders to support to the affected families.

VICTIMS

Kenya Red Cross Society county representative, Jerusha Nyaga said the organisation would provide the affected people with tents and bedding.

Mr Gikombe Murithi, one of the victims, said his cows and houses were on Saturday covered by mud.