Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) swiftly deployed its Disaster Response Team following the devastating landslide in Chesongoch, Marakwet East, on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
The multidisciplinary team—comprising surgeons, physicians, paediatricians, nurses, and other specialists—provided emergency medical and humanitarian support.
On-site coordination was handled by Dr Darwin and Dr Aliyson, working closely with Uasin Gishu County Health, Kenya Red Cross, Elgeyo Marakwet County Government, Ministry of Interior, Kenya Defence Forces, and private hospitals.
A strategic base was set up at Eldoret Airstrip, with treatment centres at MTRH Emergency Department and Shoe4Africa Children’s Hospital.
How many Chesongoch landslide survivors are at MTRH?
Over 60 patients were treated, 26 were referred for specialised care, and 24 bodies were received.
MTRH Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr Philip Kirwa, while praising the collaborative efforts, emphasised the importance of preparedness and partnerships in disaster management.
He reaffirmed MTRH’s commitment to strengthening emergency response to save lives and extended condolences to affected families.
The government confirmed that over 30 people had died during the devastating landslide that had affected three wards in Endo as well as Sambirir Wards.
Meanwhile, three more bodies were retrieved on Monday, October 3, 2025, with two other people dying after a huge rock fell on their house in Kipkenda, Emsoo Ward.
Search for more bodies that might still be buried in the mud is also ongoing.
“We have received extra support from the KDF Dog Unit, 100 NYS service personnel and 1,000 youth from the area,” said Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisely Rotich.
