Three dead after boat capsizes in Lake Turkana

Three people, among them a female pupil who just sat for her KCPE examinations, on Wednesday lost their lives after the boat they were travelling in capsized in Lake Turkana.

According to reports, the boat which was ferrying four passengers and dried fish from Marsabit to Turkana, capsized at around 11am owing largely to strong winds that have been witnessed in the area in recent days.

Confirming the incident, Turkana County Commander Samuel Ndanyi revealed that only one person was able to swim to shore after the boat capsized. He is currently receiving treatment at Longech dispensary.

Owing to concerted efforts from local fishermen and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officials, two bodies have since been recovered. The search is still ongoing in a bid to retrieve the final body.

Area Chief Peter Lotieng, on his part, urged locals to steer clear from the lake when strong winds are recorded in the area.