Hundreds of livestock have been swept away by raging floods in Kechii and Korossi areas in Tangulbei/Korossi Ward in Tiaty East Constituency in Kericho County.
This is after heavy rains in the area caused the bursting of two water pans in Katungura and Chepng'atip in Kokwototo.

This has led to massive losses, with four families in the area losing up to 118 cows and 100 goats.

“As residents we are asking the county government department of disaster to tour the area and ascertain the magnitude of the loss,” said Yudda Losutan, an elder in the area.

Locals have been advised to be careful when crossing swollen rivers in the area.

This comes a few days after the Kenya Meteorological Department warned kenyans of heavy rains from Friday to sunday.

Kenya Meteorological Department Director Dr. David Gikungu on Thursday said that high-intensity rainfall, possibly accompanied by floods, would be experienced in the Rift Valley, Nairobi, Lake Victoria Basin, off the coast, and other locations throughout 46 counties.

He stated that the rains, which have already caused fatalities and property damage, would continue for two days before subsiding on Sunday.

“Heavy rainfall of more than 40mm in 24hrs pounding several parts of the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley including Nairobi area, Southeast Lowlands, Coast and Northern sector is expected to continue from 25th April 2024,” he said.

“The heavy rainfall is predicted to intensify to more than 50mm in 24hrs over the Rift Valley, Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley including Nairobi area, Southeast Lowlands, Lake Victoria Basin and off the coast on 26th to 27th April 2024. It is likely to reduce in intensity on 28th April 2024.”

The following counties are expected to be hit by the severe rains: Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, Nairobi, Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Kisumu, Homabay, Siaya, Migori, Busia, Kisii, Nyamira, Nandi, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, and Narok.

Others include Baringo, Nakuru, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, West-Pokot, Kajiado, Taita Taveta, Mombasa, Tana River, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, Turkana, Samburu, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, and Isiolo counties.