This archive report was first published on 12 October 2019.
On October 12, 2019, a devastating incident occurred at the Likoni channel, where a car carrying Mariam Kigenda and her four-year-old daughter Amanda Mutheu plunged into the Indian Ocean.
The images of the car sinking into the ocean went viral on social media, prompting widespread condolences from Kenyans and raising questions about the preparedness of the Kenya Ferry Services (KFS).
Curiously, the ramp of the ferry was not raised as required, and there were no divers on hand to respond to the incident, sparking concerns about the country's ability to respond quickly to disasters.
The slow retrieval of the bodies highlighted the state's unpreparedness, leaving many to question the Kenya Navy's response and the country's overall ability to handle such incidents.
As is often the case, the blame game and finger-pointing ensued, with no one willing to take responsibility for the tragedy.
Despite the Kenya Ferry Services being in charge of transportation across the ocean, they failed to take responsibility for the incident, leaving many to wonder about the state of emergency preparedness in the country.
