Members of the public join police officers in searching for survivors after a dam in Old Kijabe burst sweeping away tens of people and houses in Mai Mahiu, Naivasha. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]

The roads are heavily affected, with road blockages, causing traffic to come to a standstill around the Mai Mahiu trading center.

The Nakuru County Department of Health mobilized relief to aid those affected in the aftermath of the devastating floods in Mai Mahiu.

According to Public Health Chief Officer Joyce Ncece, the medical response evacuated over 42 people with minor injuries for prompt medical care at the Maai-Mahiu Hospital.

Critically injured cases with fractures were referred to Naivasha Sub-County Hospital for specialized treatment.

The Department of Health established an integrated response centre at Obuntu, a mini clinic closer to the scene to centralize resources and streamline response efforts.

"We have mobilized all medical staff from surrounding health facilities to create a unified front in the provision of medical assistance and ensure a coordinated response," said the County Director for Health Administration and Planning Dr. Joy Mugambi while receiving patients at the Naivasha Sub-County Hospital.

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja condoled the families who lost their loved ones in the tragedy, saying the national and county governments were keen to rescue and save the lives of missing persons.

Mrs Karanja urged the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation together with that of the Interior to urgently commence nationwide exercise to evaluate the safety of dams and prepare disaster management plans and early warnings to prevent future occurrences.

"As Senator for Nakuru, once investigation of compliance of safety measures by WARMA and other government agencies is concluded, I will be seeking statements from standing committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources and Ministry of Interior for compensation of victims," She said.