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President Ruto opts for military aid in Mai Mahiu search and rescue

President William Ruto. [File, Standard]

President William Ruto has ordered military personnel to join hands with police officers, to help in recovery and evacuation efforts.

This comes after a landslide swept through three villages in Mai Mahiu causing deaths and destruction of property. As of Tuesday evening, the death toll was at 48.

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