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Kilifi County Government reveals cause of Watamu Boat accident

A view of Watamu beach. [File, Standard]

The County Government of Kilifi has confirmed and attributed the Watamu Boat accident to passenger overcrowding and possible weather disruption.

On Saturday afternoon, reports emerged that three people including a five-year-old child had died after the boat they were on capsized in Watamu Beach, Kilifi County.

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