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Lake remains death trap despite heavy investment to boost safety

Friends and relatives at Lihunda Beach, Siaya County, after members of Extra Boys Band were involved in boat accident in the lake on Saturday. Nine were killed. [Photo: Denish Ochieng/ Standard]

Accidents continue to kill many people in Lake Victoria despite heavy investment in surveillance and maritime safety.

On Saturday, nine musicians died when a boat they were using from Lihanda Beach in Siaya County capsized, 20 minutes before docking at Ndeda Island Beach.

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