Government to cover victims' bills as Elgeyo Marakwet mudslide death toll rises

Government to cover hospital, burial costs as Elgeyo Marakwet mudslide death toll rises. [Stephen Rutto]

The government will fully cater for hospital and burial expenses for victims of the Elgeyo Marakwet mudslide tragedy, Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has announced.

"All the medical and burial expenses will be met by the government of Kenya. These are the instructions from President William Ruto," the CS said, adding that all relevant ministries and agencies had been directed to support rescue and relief efforts.