By John Kariuki
Principal Secretary for Mining Elijah Mwangi has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing the destructive geo-hazard challenges facing Kenyan communities. He emphasized the need for strong collaboration among leaders, state agencies, and county governments to save lives, prevent property losses, and prevent the displacement of affected families.
In a follow-up assessment visit to Musoso in Murang’a County, PS Mwangi joined Kangema MP Hon. Peter Irungu Kihungi and local residents to assess the situation of 30 families displaced by landslides that struck the area in May last year. During the visit, he officially handed over the Geo-Hazard Mapping and Assessment Report for Murang’a County, a detailed study containing expert recommendations on mitigating landslides and other geo-hazard risks in the region.
The report is the culmination of months of investigations, studies, and field tests by experts from the State Department for Mining. Following last year’s landslides, the national and county governments, together with local leaders, churches, and institutions, mobilized in support of affected households while working toward a long-term solution.
Under PS Mwangi’s leadership, the government deployed a team of geologists to assess the region’s landslide risks, determine causes, evaluate risk levels, and propose implementable solutions. Their findings highlighted key contributing factors, including geological formations, climate conditions, steep terrain, porous soil, and human activities such as farming, road construction, and land developments.
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