County officials said the ongoing downpour has weakened the soil in hilly regions, increasing the risk of more landslides and mudslides.
Residents living near steep slopes, riverbanks, and areas with a history of land movement have been advised to relocate to safer grounds immediately to avoid further tragedy.
The warning comes after a devastating landslide swept through one of the affected villages, leaving families counting losses and causing panic among residents.
Reports indicate that homes were buried under mud and debris, while roads and farms were also destroyed by the powerful flow of soil and water.
Emergency response teams were dispatched to the affected area to assist families and assess the extent of the damage. Local leaders said rescue efforts were complicated by continuous rainfall and poor road access in some villages.
Murang’a County disaster management officials urged residents to take weather alerts seriously and avoid waiting until conditions worsen. They warned that more areas remain vulnerable due to saturated soils and overflowing drainage systems.
“We are appealing to residents in risky zones to move to safer areas as a precaution. Human life must come first,” a county official said during a briefing.
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Several families have already been temporarily relocated to churches, schools, and public shelters as authorities continue monitoring the situation.
The county government also appealed to national disaster agencies and humanitarian organizations to support affected families with food, blankets, and emergency supplies.
The heavy rains have also disrupted transport and farming activities in parts of Murang’a. Some roads have become impassable after sections were washed away, while farmers fear major crop losses if the rains persist.
Residents expressed fear over the worsening weather conditions, with many calling for long-term solutions to recurring landslides in the county.
Community members urged authorities to improve drainage systems, plant more trees in vulnerable areas, and strengthen early warning mechanisms.
Weather experts have warned that continued rainfall could trigger additional disasters in several highland counties across the country.
Authorities are now encouraging Kenyans living in flood- and landslide-prone regions to remain alert and cooperate with emergency teams.
As rescue and recovery efforts continue in Murang’a, families affected by the tragedy are hoping for quick assistance while bracing for more rain in the coming days.
