A fisherman died while another is still missing after a boat accident in the Indian Ocean on Monday.
Four fishermen were going on with their activities when their boat capsized at Kabana Kabana beach, Mtwapa Creek.
Two were rescued by local divers. One was retrieved dead while the whereabouts of the fourth is still unknown.
While briefing journalists at the scene, Mtwapa OCPD Joseph Muriuki said the county disaster team, fisheries department, and the police will lead the search.
“It is not clear how the accident occurred,” he said.
Fishermen plying their trade in the area are prone to venturing into the waters without safety gear.
They also use traditional boats which have no security apparatus, hence, exposing them to dangers of drowning.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the boat must have overturned due to winds causing high and rough tides.
The body of the deceased was taken to Kilifi District Hospital mortuary.
Meanwhile the first cruise ship of the September- March tourist season docked at Mombasa Port with 1048 passengers on board on Monday.
The ship christened MV Nautica, from Seychelles docked at 6am with 648 passengers and 400 crew members.
It’s the third time the ship is docking at the port in a span of three years and its expected to dock again in February 3rd 2019 during its return trip.
A group of 170 tourists are set to do site visits at Mombasa city, 85 tourists are scheduled to visit Amboseli National Park while another group of about 120 tourists will visit historical sites including Fort Jesus and other ancients building at Old Town.
Hajj Masemo, the port communications officer said arrival of the Ship at the onset of the tourism is a sign of confidence that international market has Mombasa as a tourist destination.