[Five fishermen died after their boat sunk in Lake Victoria's Bunyala South Port in Budalangi Constituency. Photo/Trending News Kenya] Budalangi Member of Parliament Ababu Namwamba has expressed sorrow following the death of five fishermen who lost their lives, Thursday evening.“Allow me to send my very heartfelt, very sincere condolences to the family of the five people we lost,” Ababu said.
The fishermen drowned after their boat capsised in Lake Victoria's Bunyala South port in Budalangi Constituency, Busia County.
The deceased were travelling from Nandekhe to Runyu.
According to a witnesses, the boat was overloaded.
Speaking during a television interview, Friday, the lawmaker assured the deceased families that they would be assisted.
“We will be doing everything possible to support the families,” Ababu noted, Friday.