Baringo's Kiprorit residents living in fear after earth tremor causes massive cracks

Baringo's Kiprorit residents living in fear after earth tremor causes massive cracks

Some of the fissures are extremely deep, cutting through homes and extending from the main road in Sigowo, a landslide-prone area.

More than 15 families in Kiptorit village, located in Sacho Ward of Baringo Central Sub-county, are living in fear after deep cracks appeared on their land, accompanied by tremors that shook the village on Saturday night. 

The cracks have caused significant damage to homes, leaving residents concerned and uncertain.

Some of the fissures are extremely deep, cutting through homes and extending from the main road in Sigowo, a landslide-prone area.

The expanding cracks, which are reportedly filled with brown water, have raised concerns among locals, prompting some to flee for their own safety.

Residents are urgently requesting that the county government's disaster management team assess the situation and assist in addressing the potentially catastrophic conditions.


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