The Association of Lamu Fishermen wants the county and national governments to establish a rapid disaster response unit to tackle sea accidents. Yesterday, it criticised the Lamu county government for not having measures to deal with marine accidents and disasters. Spokesperson Musa Faraj said in Lamu town that travellers and fishermen die because there is no clear disaster response plan. Numerous promises by the county to establish a response unit have not been honoured, he said. Fisherman Hamisi Abdalla said they struggle on their own to survive during accidents and his fellows have died.

Source: The Star April 18, 2018 21:10 UTC