The Interior Ministry has confirmed that the death toll in the countrywide flood tragedy has risen to 169, and 190,942 people have been affected.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry indicated that Nairobi, Tana River, West Pokot, Nakuru, and Murang’a are among counties that have been adversely impacted.

”Landslides and mudslides have impacted residents of Murang’a and Nakuru Counties. Since the last update, we have regrettably lost an additional 66 citizens who have been retrieved from different incident sites.”

Further, the Ministry revealed that 91 people are still missing in separate incidents across the country, with Mai Mahiu accounting for 53 of those missing persons, while Garissa has reported 16 missing persons.

This follows a dam burst in Nakuru county following weeks of impounding rains that forced thousands from their homes.

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The tragedy paralyzed transport on the main Nairobi-Mai Mahiu-Nakuru and Narok road, leaving motorists stranded since 4 am on Sunday, police said.

As a result, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA) announced the temporary closure of the main Narok-Mai Mahiu Road to motorists due to a crack on the road and advised alternative routes.