This archive report was first published on 9 October 2019.
German diver Volker Bassen's claims of finding the Likoni ferry tragedy victims within two hours have sparked controversy in Kenya.
On October 5, 2019, Bassen claimed he could find the bodies of Mariam Kighenda and her daughter Amanda Mutheu within two hours using his diving skills and technology.
However, it took the Kenyan Navy and other rescue teams several days to recover the bodies, with the last one being retrieved on October 8, 2019.
Bassen later apologized for his earlier claims, stating that the operation was more challenging than he had anticipated.
His apology has been met with mixed reactions, with some Kenyans accusing him of being coached by the government to downplay the Navy's failure to recover the bodies quickly.
Others have questioned the government's decision to allow Bassen to speak to the media, suggesting that it was an attempt to deflect criticism from the Navy's performance.
Volker Bassen's claims have sparked a heated debate on social media, with some Kenyans expressing their disappointment and frustration at the Navy's failure to recover the bodies quickly.
