This archive report was first published on 7 October 2019.
On October 7, 2019, the Likoni Channel in Mombasa was taken over by the military, effectively making it a no-go zone for the public and even the media.
According to Kenya Ferry Services Chairman Dan Mwazo, the area was under the command of the naval and KFS bosses, and the public was asked to vacate the area to facilitate the search operations for the sunken vehicle.
"The divers who have been hired by the family from Subsea Company are here. The government has also hired three more divers from South Africa. We have also acquired machines to help in the operations. They team has therefore requested people to vacate this place so that it eases their operation," Mwazo said.
On the same day, divers from South Africa, hired by the family of Mariam Kighenda and her daughter Amanda Mutheu, arrived at the Likoni Channel and held briefs with Col Lawrence Gituma, who is in charge of the operations.
The government also acquired Advanced System Remote Operated Cameras to aid in the search mission, which Col Gituma said would provide a clear view of what is under the water.
