President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday sent a message of condolence to Tanzanian people following the Saturday's earthquake that rocked Bukoba region.

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Through a phone call to his counterpart John Magufuli, President Kenyatta expressed his sorrow following the tragedy that led to the loss of 16 lives.

“I have learnt with deep sorrow and regret the loss of sixteen precious lives, injury to hundreds of our Tanzanian brothers and sisters, as well as massive destruction of property and livelihoods following the devastating earthquake in Bukoba District, in North Western Tanzania,” President Kenyatta said.

“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," Uhuru added.

The President further offered to help the affected through the donation of iron sheets, blankets, and mattresses which will be used to shelter the victims. The materials will be airlifted by the Kenya Defence Forces on Tuesday.

On Saturday, a 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit Northern Tanzania leaving 203 people injured.