Lake Naivasha Boat Owners Association chairperson David Kilo has reiterated the group’s commitment to ensuring safety of all people visiting the facility.
The pledge comes after three journalists from the Standard Media Group almost drowned before they were rescued by fishermen and divers on Tuesday.
According Kilo, the swelling lake caused by the heavy rains and the water hyacinth were the reason behind the scary experience.
He, however, exuded confidence that everything was under control.
“Our customers should not shy away from visiting our facility because we are committed to offering quality services to all of them and specific incidences should not make them think we are not concerned, it’s our responsibility and we shall not relent,” he said.
In a press briefing to journalists at the lake on Tuesday evening, Kilo said this was a festive season; a time when tourists flock the facility and such matters of concern are handled by a team of experts at the lake.
He further revealed that plans were underway in conjunction with both the county and national governments to deal with the water hyacinth menace which is affecting aquatic life at the lake, one of the largest Great Rift Valley fresh water lakes in East and Central Africa.
Journalists Antony Gitonga, Silas Mwiti and Peter Mungai who were on assignment to cover the water hyacinth story were trapped almost in the middle of the lake for close to five hours before being rescued.