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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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