Burials for mudslides victims begin as more bodies expected

Salina Kirop, who lost five family members during the Elgeyo Marakwet mudslides stands where her home used to be. [Stephen Rutto, Standard]

Nearly 40 people who were killed in mudslides disaster two weeks ago will be buried by next Friday.

As the funeral plans kicked off yesterday, 39 people had been confirmed dead and nine others were still missing following the November 1 catastrophe.