One missing as boat capsizes in River Migori

A boat with six miners capsized at River Migori in Matanda on Monday morning.

Kenya Red Cross said the six were using the boat to cross the river when the tragedy happened.

"Early this morning, a boat capsized at River Migori in Matanda. Thanks to the quick response and support from the community, five individuals were successfully rescued," the Red Cross said in a statement.

One person remains missing.

The Kenya Red Cross and the County Government have mobilized additional divers for the search and retrieval efforts.

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Kevin Ondieki, the society county coordinator, said following the heavy rains pounding the region, a total of 225 households had been affected.

 Out of the number, 36 households have been displaced.

“We have an active evacuation site at  Angugo Pefa Church in Nyatike hosting 10 households while 16 are hosted by relatives around affected areas,” Ondieki said.

He said the most affected villages are Kabuto, Konyango, Modi, Nyora and Angugo.

Jael Akinyi who stays at Angugo rescue center called for intervention to get emergency medical camp, toilets and other relief items.