This archive report was first published on 5 October 2019.
On October 5, 2019, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga visited the scene of the Likoni ferry tragedy, where he was briefed on the recovery mission that had been ongoing for six days.
During his visit, Odinga issued two firm orders to speed up the recovery mission. He ordered all dredging works in the area to be stopped immediately, stating that debris from the dredging was interfering with the recovery mission.
"I am ordering dredging works to stop immediately as they are interfering with the operations. The amount of debris emitted into the water affects the visibility under the water," Odinga ordered.
Odinga also emphasized the need for stringent measures to be put in place to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
"Stringent measures must be put in place to ensure that such an incident does not occur again and we pray to God to grant strength to those affected. The entire nation is in mourning," Odinga affirmed.
