Body of 11-year-old Nyatike girl recovered

Kanyasa ward MCA in Nyatike sub-county Jackypaul Ongoro (right) condoles with Benter Anyango, 40, who is grieving the death of her daughter Conjestina Achieng. [Photo by Caleb Kingwara/Standard]

The body of an 11-year-old girl swept away by flood water in Nyatike has been found.

Conjestina Achieng' was reported missing in River Jangoe Sito after being swept away by flash floods that hit Ungoye village following heavy rains on Tuesday.

Kanyasa Ward MCA Jacky Ongoro told The Standard on the telephone that residents found the body after three days of searching.

"The family is now relieved, even though we are mourning the sudden death of the young girl," said Ms Ongoro.