Nairobi, Nov. 2 -- At least 21 people have been confirmed dead and more than 30 others remain missing after a massive landslide struck parts of Elgeyo Marakwet County in western Kenya, authorities said Saturday.
Kipchumba Murkomen, cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, said 25 people with serious injuries had been rescued and taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
"We have paused our search and rescue operations for today. We have confirmed the loss of 21 people to this tragedy, while more than 30 others are still unaccounted for as reported by their families," Murkomen told journalists at the rescue scene.
He said the rescue mission would resume on Sunday, with teams from the military, police, and...