This archive report was first published on 1 October 2019.
At least 36 hours have passed since the tragic Likoni ferry accident, and the bodies of a woman and her 4-year-old daughter have yet to be found.
Mariam Kigenda and her daughter Amanda Mutheu were the occupants of the vehicle that plunged into the Indian Ocean on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at 6:15pm.
The Kenya Ferry Services (KFS) has hired a private company, Subsea, to help locate and recover the vehicle and the two occupants.
Managing Director Bakari Gowa explained that the Kenya Navy had initially conducted a search but were unable to get the exact location of the car, so they will now be working jointly with Subsea.
As the search continues, Kenyans have taken to social media criticizing KFS over its alleged lack of preparedness for such incidents.
Senator Mutula Kilonzo Jnr expressed his concerns, saying, 'The Likoni ferry incident is disturbing and points to a general lack of preparedness for accidents and emergencies. Why on earth did a car reverse unnoticed? It means these Ferries are floating disasters.'
Others, including Agnes Kagure and Amos Njoroge, have also shared their thoughts on the tragedy, calling for better safety measures and a more efficient response team.
