The toll from landslides that hit villages in northwestern Kenyan county of West Pokot has reached 43, local officials confirmed on Sunday."I have received reports from search teams that the death toll has risen to 43," John Lonyangapuo, the Governor of West Pokot County was quoted telling Capital News, a local radio station.At least seven children are among the total number of deceased, CNN reported.The bodies of the victims have been recovered and dozens of more people are injured, West Pokot County Commissioner Apollo Okello said.Flooded roads and bridges were swept away after the incident, hindering rescue operations, Okello added.President Uhuru Kenyatta released a statement sending condolences to those lost in the disaster."To those who were injured in the calamitous incident and are receiving treatment in different hospitals I pray for your quick recovery and restoration," he said.The landslide began around 2:30 am (local time) on Saturday in West Pokot County near the Ugandan .
