The death toll from the Tana River boating accident has risen to seven after the recovery of three more bodies; search efforts are still going on to recover more bodies.
According to official reports, a private boat transporting an unknown number of persons between Madogo and Garissa on the Tana River sank.
When the accident happened, the boat was transporting passengers for a charge across the flooded part of the Madogo-Garissa Road.
The Tana River has overflowed due to the torrential rains across the country.
The Garissa-Nairobi route was shut off by torrential floodwaters in Madogo, resulting in a thriving boat industry that has turned catastrophic.
According to a report from Madogo police station, 23 individuals have been recovered from the event, with 15 remaining missing as rescue efforts continue.
