Mombasa boat tragedy: One body recovered from the ocean
By Aloys Michael, October 12, 2025One body has been recovered following the Tudor Creek boat tragedy.
This has been confirmed by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who passed by Tudor Creek, Old Town, Mombasa on Sunday, October 12, 2025, to condole with the Bangladesh area residents following the boat tragedy.
“The National government and the county government of Mombasa will support the families of those who lost their loved ones in the tragedy. 19 were rescued on Friday, one body recovered today, and the search effort is continuing for two missing persons,” he said.
“The government will also support the brave locals who were the first responders and who helped save lives. Psychological-social support will also be provided to the survivors who were left visibly shaken by the incident.”
Kindiki lauded all agencies, including Mombasa Governor Abdul Swamad Sharrif Nassir, involved in search and rescue, and for standing with the residents and families at this difficult moment.
Tudor Creek boat pain
The incident happened at around 5.30 pm on Friday, October 10, 2025.
Nine teams were participating in the racing event. They included the Kenya Navy, Coast Guard, Maritime, Tourist Police, Kijiweni Youth Group, Mudhuba, BMU Mushomoroni, Bandari, TUMW, and Burhani Sports.
Out of the 22, 19 were rescued, while a joint operation involving both county and national government agencies continued in search of the remaining missing person.
The three victims were among 22 participants of the racing event who were involved in the incident.
Officials said the teams reached the knockout stage, and three of them had 22 participants each. They included Burhani, Kijiweni Youth, and Tourist Police.
It was while in competition and near the finishing line that the Kijiweni Youth group allegedly got excited and stood up as the boat was still in motion.
The boat lost its balance and capsized before 19 were rescued, while three drowned.