The Kenyan government has disbursed Ksh3 million in compensation to three families who lost loved ones in a recent boat tragedy during the East African Ocean Festival in Mombasa. The funds are intended to assist with burial arrangements that were previously delayed due to financial constraints.

• Three families received Ksh3 million total from the government following the boat incident where three participants died.
• Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced the release of funds on October 30.
• Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sherrif Nassir ordered new regulations for sea events, requiring organiser clearance by the County Security Committee and advocating for insurance indemnity and the recruitment of lifeguards.