Why retrieving sunken car from Likoni channel may take longer

State says retrieval efforts affected by strong undercurrents. Inset: Disaster management units have been on stand-by for the past 11 days. [Weldon Kipkemoi, Standard]

The retrieval of a car that plunged at Likoni ferry channel last Sunday is expected to delay, the government has said.

Government spokesman Cyrus Oguna said the process to remove the wreck from the seabed has been hampered by strong currents that may pose a high risk to divers.