Government Promises Quick Compensation and Resettlement for Elgeyo Marakwet Landslide Victims
By Kass Digital,
The government has pledged quick compensation and resettlement for victims of the recent landslide in Chesongoch, Elgeyo Marakwet County, which left a trail of destruction across several villages.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Friday assured residents that compensation and resettlement efforts would be fast-tracked to help affected families rebuild their lives. He made the remarks while accompanying First Lady Rachel Ruto on a visit to the area to console affected families and assess ongoing humanitarian operations.
CS Murkomen emphasized that the government would not allow delays to hinder relief efforts, saying that all compensation procedures would be finalized within the next one to two months. “Following the directive from the President, we do not want this process to drag on indefinitely. Within a month or two, we will finalize all procedures, close the accounts, and ensure that every victim is properly compensated and resettled,” he said.
The CS also warned against attempts to exploit the tragedy for personal gain, promising strict action against individuals who might try to fraudulently benefit from the program.
The First Lady, H.E. Rachel Ruto, expressed her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, describing the tragedy as deeply saddening. She assured residents that the government remains committed to supporting them in the aftermath of the disaster and to implementing measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future. “What happened was unfortunate. The government will continue supporting you not only today but also in the days to come to ensure such an incident does not happen again” she said.
During the visit, the government distributed relief supplies that included 600 bags of rice, 520 bags of beans, 8,000 iron sheets, 2,000 blankets, 1,000 mattresses, and other essential items. The First Lady and the Interior CS were joined by Cabinet Secretaries Geoffrey Ruku and Davis Chirchir, Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wesley Korir, Nandi Governor Stephen Sang, and other local leaders.
