Some 14 passengers are feared dead after the boat they were travelling in capsized at the Kona Punda area within Madogo in Tana River county.
According to a witness, the boat which had more than 40 passengers on board was on its way to Garissa from Madogo where it had picked up the passengers.
The police are currently at the scene and a rescue mission is ongoing.
The officers are also trying to establish the exact number of travellers who were on board.
The Kenya Red Cross has also confirmed that their teams from Garissa and Tana River County are currently responding to the situation.
The 3 boats have been ferrying people since yesterday charging Sh1,500 per person.
More to follow..
