Seven perish in boat accident on Lake Victoria

ENTEBBE, Uganda

Seven people perished in Lake Victoria after a boat capsized on their way from Lwanabatya Landing Site in Kyamuswa Sub County Kalangala District, to Kasenyi Landing site in Entebbe.

The accident is reported to have occurred on Sunday January 24 night at 2am between Lwanabatya and Jjaana Landing sites as nine people were sailing in a canoe boat. 

Four women and three children drowned after heavy winds blew their boat.

The deceased include Gloria Amito, Grace Amito, Irene Amia, Caroline Afoyoloti and three Children; one aged 4 years and 2 others aged 2 years each.

Out of the 9, two men including the coxwine survived after holding tight, on the fuel Jerri can and fuel tank. 

The survivors include Lawrence Nzage the coxiwine and Patrick Lubulwa, all residents of Lwanabatya Landing Site in Kalangala District.

The deceased were reportedly heading to their home district of Masindi while Amito Grace and Afoloyoti Caroline were heading to Nebbi District all with their children. 

The bodies are still missing as the search continues.