The residents of Kamuchiri village have recounted the events that have since led to the demise of 45 people.
As the nation extends its sympathy to the families affected by the floods in Mai Mahiu, survivors have shared harrowing accounts of the events leading up to the tragic incident.
As per one survivor, they could not open their doors when the dam burst.
Meanwhile, KeNHA has advised motorists to find alternate routes as some roads at Mai Mahiu are impassable.
Homes and vehicles were swept away by floods along the Nairobi-Naivasha road at Kamuchiri village on Monday, April 29, at 2am.
William Lokai, along with his two children and two brothers, are among the survivors who recounted the loss of all his belongings, including three motorbikes and all his neighbours, as Citizen TV reported.
“We heard the walls starting to collapse. When we woke up, the house had already been surrounded by water. We could not open the door.
We had to find a way through the roof and that was when I got cut. I have lost everything including three motorbikes and all my neighbours,” he narrated.
Lokai mentioned that he hasn’t sought medical attention yet due to the overwhelming number of people injured in the accident.
He noted that the hospital is prioritising children and those with severe injuries. He and his family were fortunate to receive assistance from kind-hearted individuals who provided clothing.
“The waters lifted us and slammed us against the house walls, causing me chest and rib injuries. However, my brother was able to unroof the building and rescue the children.
Several people were injured and as of now, some have rushed to Naivasha,” added his brother, John Lokai. Meanwhile, the death toll has risen to 45, with rescue operations still ongoing to locate missing individuals.
Due to the ongoing doctors’ strike, some survivors have been urgently transported to Naivasha for medical care. KeNHA advised motorists to find alternate routes due to the nighttime flash floods that have made some roads at Mai Mahiu impassable.
By Newshub