ALSO READ: Eight people killed after Patel Dam bursts its banks in Solai, Nakuru

The dam breached its banks, sweeping away hundreds of homes in the neighbourhood, including those on the expansive Nyakinyua Farm, which borders the water reservoir. (Harun Wathari, Standard)

More people are still missing and there are fears the number of casualties could rise. A team from the Red Cross, which is handling the rescue operations with members from the county government said in a statement that ”39 people [were] taken to hospital last night after Patel Dam in Subukia, Nakuru County, broke its banks affecting nearby villages". We urge residents to be vigilant due to flooding caused by heavy rains experienced in the county and other parts of the country.”

Kenya is already reeling from the effect of heavy rains and flash flooding that have hit east Africa. The European Union on Thursday offered Kenya emergency aid after the Patel dam burst on Wednesday in the western town of Solai, killing at least 32 people.
The Patel Dam fails in Kenya, killing at least 47 and leaving at least 2000 homeless.