A boat capsizing incident occurred off the coast of Lamu, Kenya, on September 23, 2026, at around 10 pm. The incident involved MV Shukrani, which capsized at Mwambasani Bay near Kizingitini in Lamu East. According to police, fishermen in the area responded quickly and rescued six of the 10 people on board. The rescued crew members were taken to Kiwayu Dispensary for medical examination and were found to be in stable condition.
The survivors told police that the boat had departed from Lamu and was headed to Somalia, allegedly carrying foodstuffs. The police and local maritime authorities are coordinating further search and rescue operations for the four missing crew members. Investigations are also underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. The authorities are working to determine what caused the vessel to capsize.
This incident is not an isolated case, as there have been several boat capsizing incidents along the coast, resulting in at least a dozen deaths. Authorities have been urging caution due to the rough waters. The recent incidents have raised concerns about maritime safety and the need for increased vigilance.
In a separate incident, a two-year-old girl drowned after falling into an open well in Migori County. The incident occurred on September 24, 2026, at around 5 pm in the Stadium area, Kuria West. The girl had been left under the care of her five-year-old sister while their mother was at work. The children had gone to a neighbor's compound to play when the incident occurred.
The girl's elder sister raised the alarm, and neighbors rushed to rescue her, taking her to Kehancha Sub-County Hospital. However, she was pronounced dead while undergoing treatment. Police officers and detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations visited the scene and commenced investigations. The child's body was moved to the hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination.
The authorities are urging caution and vigilance, particularly in areas with open wells and rough waters. The incidents highlight the need for increased awareness and safety measures to prevent such tragedies. The police and local authorities are working to establish the causes of the incidents and to prevent future occurrences.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing for the four missing crew members of MV Shukrani. The authorities are working to locate them and provide assistance. The incident has raised concerns about maritime safety, and investigations are underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Key points
- Four people are missing after a boat capsized off the coast of Lamu, Kenya.
- Six crew members were rescued and taken to Kiwayu Dispensary for medical examination.
- The incident is under investigation, and authorities are working to establish the cause of the capsizing.
