At least 20 people were killed after heavy flash floods wiped out several homes in Kamuchiri Village Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County following heavy rains.
Many others are missing while others are in hospitals following the Sunday night incident, police said.
The floodwaters originated from a nearby river that broke its banks on Sunday night, according to the Kenya Red Cross.
“Several people have been taken to a health facility in Mai Mahiu due to flash floods affecting Kamuchiri Village.”
“The floodwaters are reported to have originated from a nearby river that broke its banks,” KRC said.
Naivasha police commander Stephen Kirui confirmed the tragedy saying rescue missions were ongoing. He said several others have been rushed to Naivasha Hospital for treatment.
The toll may increase as the search and rescue mission goes on in the area.
The incident cut major road from Nairobi to Mai Mahiu after heaps of rocks, mud and logs were dumped there. Many road users were stranded for hours as rescuers responded there.
Police urged motorists to avoid the route.
