Patel Dam Tragedy: ‘Most painful fact is that our relatives are still missing’

70 years old Ario Yewoi pondering what next after his property were swept away during the Patel dam tragedy at Solai, in Subukia Nakuru County. May 112018. [Kipsang Joseph/Standard]

As Kenyans come to terms with the magnitude of the catastrophe that befell residents of Solai village following the bursting of Patel Dam that left 48 people dead after a night of fear, terror and uncertainty, the 12 hours of daylight were barely enough for 40 families racing against time, hoping against hope to find their missing kin.

Friday, as the search entered second day, desperate locals huddled together in small groups.