President Uhuru Kenyatta has phoned President John Pombe Magufuli to express solidarity and sympathy to the Tanzanian government and its citizens following the deaths, injuries and destruction of property resulting from the earthquake that affected the region on Saturday.
“I have learnt with deep sorrow and regret the loss of 16 precious lives, injury to hundreds of our Tanzanian brothers and sisters, as well massive destruction of property and livelihoods following the devastating earthquake in Bukoba District, in North Western Tanzania,” President Kenyatta said on Sunday.
He added: “On behalf of the Government and the people of Kenya, and on my own behalf, I extend heartfelt condolences and sympathies to Your Excellency, the Government and people of Tanzania, and particularly to the grieving families.”
A statement from the PSCU said Uhuru wished the injured quick recovery and prayed to God to comfort the bereaved families.
He said Kenya will send a donation of iron sheets, blankets and mattresses that will be airlifted by the Kenya Defence Forces on Tuesday to the survivors.