9 artists were feared dead after a boat they were travelling in capsized on Lake Victoria. The nine were members of Extra Young Task Band and efforts to retrieve their bodies are currently ongoing.

The head of the search team Peter Aduwa explained that a search vessel is already in place and which is aimed at hastening search process.

“The government has responded. There is a search vessel that has come from Kisumu,” Aduwa said.

He added that if nothing will be forthcoming by the end of the day, they will have to wait for three days for the bodies to start floating.

Fortunately, 8 members of the band were rescued.

The 17 musicians from Extra Young Task band were coming from a night event where they were performing and were on their way to Ndebe Island where they were expected to have another performance Saturday evening.

Nicholas Ochieng, a member of Extra Young Task band says he remained behind with the band leader to sort out other issues before they could join the team at Ndebe Island.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of the deceased. May the Lord God comfort them and give them strength to face these trying times.

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