Governor Nassir offers burial support to families of Mombasa boat tragedy
Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir has announced that both the national and county governments will assist families affected by the Mombasa boat tragedy with burial expenses and psychological support.
The governor stated that the decision is part of efforts to help families cope with the loss and trauma caused by the incident. Speaking during an update on the recovery efforts on Monday, October 13, 2025, Nassir confirmed that all the missing bodies had been found and identified.
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“The bodies were recovered in different places. The bodies have been identified, and as we speak right now, we have confirmation from the national government and county government that we will be able to assist in burial expenses,” said the governor. He added that the county will ensure affected families receive both emotional and financial support to help them move forward after the tragedy.
County to offer counselling
Governor Nassir said the Mombasa County Government, together with the Kenya Red Cross, 911 rescue services, and community volunteers, will offer counselling to the survivors and the families of both the deceased and those who survived.
“As we speak, emotions are high, and at the site where this happened, security will continue to ensure there is no incident that is going to happen. Red Cross community, 911 and Mombasa County Government will be offering psychological support to both the victims, the families of those who survived and the families of the deceased,” he said.
The governor added that security officers will continue to monitor the area to prevent any further incidents as investigations continue. He said the county is working closely with other agencies to provide continued support for those affected by the tragedy.
This announcement comes just after the governor introduced new safety measures for sea activities in Mombasa. All sea events will now require clearance from the County Security Committee before being held.
Governor Nassir said the move is aimed at preventing future accidents and ensuring better coordination in case of emergencies.
The Mombasa County Government has since promised to recruit lifeguards from local Beach Management Units to boost disaster preparedness and improve emergency response along the Coast.
