Rachel Ruto issues statement after eight women who were her guests drowned in Makueni
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First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto breaks silence after eight women drowned in Makueni on their return home afterattending her event in Kasarani on Thursday
First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto breaks silence after eight women drowned in Makueni on their return home afterattending her event in Kasarani on Thursday.
In a statement via X on Friday, November 24 Mama Rachel said she was saddened by the unfortunate incident.
“I am deeply saddened to learn of the unfortunate incident that has happened to some of our Joyful Women members from Makueni County. I have been informed that the members traveling back from the Joyful Women 14th Anniversary celebrations held at Kasarani Stadium on 23rd November 2023, were swept away while trying to cross River Muooni on foot,” she stated.
The First Lady also expressed her sympathies to the families of the eight women.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends at this difficult time,” she added.
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Meanwhile, at least three bodies out of eight missing persons have been recovered in a search and rescue mission in Mukaa area in Makueni County.
The search for more bodies is ongoing, officials said Friday afternoon.
The tragedy follows heavy rains that pounded the region on Thursday night, officials said.
Police said the eight attempted to cross the Muuoni River, which was overflowing with water at around 10 pm.
Many other people were unable to cross and reach their homes as the river was overwhelmed by the floodwaters, police and locals said.
Kenya Red Cross Makueni County officials said they had deployed a rescue and search team to the area.
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