First Lady Rachel Ruto on Friday November 24 confirmed that some of the women who attended her event at Kasarani were among those swept by flooding water in Makueni County.
The women had gathered in Kasarani to mark the 14th Anniversary of the Joyful.
According to a local chief said they were sitting on a log in the middle of the river as they tried to cross when the floodwaters rose and took them away.
Following the tragic incident, Rachel Ruto shared her message of hope as their families continue with the search mission.
Here is Rachel’s Message
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.
On my behalf and that of Joyful Women Organization, I sincerely express my utmost sympathies to the affected families. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends at this difficult time.
