Deputy President William Ruto has condoled with the families of 10 people who died in Usenge boat tragedy when a boat capsized in Lake Victoria.
"It is quite unfortunate that we lost great Kenyans in a boat accident in Lake Victoria today. My deepest sympathies to the families of those who perished in the tragedy in Siaya County."said Ruto
According to Beach Management Unit Chairman Elly Odhiambo Masinde, 20 people were in the boat which capsized after it was hit by strong winds while transporting maize and bananas to Usenge.
Masinde said that 10 people drowned while the other 10 were rescued by fishermen in the area. Those rescued included nine adults and one child.
Assistant Chief of Got Agulu sub-location Fredrick Ochieng Abuonji said the process of body retrieval by local volunteers, Beach Management Unit, Coast Guard and the Kenya Marine was ongoing. He also appealed for government support.
So far, reports indicate that one body of a woman has been retrieved.
Siaya Governor Cornel Rasanga condoled with friends and families of the deceased and committed to offering support to the families have lost their loved ones.
According to reports, Kenya Marine is in communication with Uganda on transportation of the deceased back to Uganda.
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