Several people are feared dead after MV Nyerere, a Tanzanian ferry, sunk in Lake Victoria Thursday afternoon.

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Sources said up to 100 people had boarded the ferry.

Rescue operations by Tanzanian security forces, fishermen and local community were launched.

It is not yet clear if there were any Kenyans in the boat as fears continue with claims that Kenyans on fishing expeditions use the Bugorora to Ukara.

Details about what caused the MV-Nyerere to sink remain scanty as the Ministry of Transport and Communication in Tanzania did not divulge any information on the cause but urged the public to remain calm.

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