Tanzania announced a four-day mourning for the tragedy on Lake Victoria. There, 50 meters from the mooring place between the islands of Yukor and Bugolor, a passenger ferry with people. It is assumed that the cause of the accident was the overload of the floating craft.

In addition to the people on the ferry there were sacks with cement, corn and bananas. No one knows exactly how many people were on the ferry, it is assumed that there were 400-500 people on the ship, although the ferry is designed for transportation of 100 people and 25 tons of cargo. People were going to the market for goods, often traveling with whole families. As they approached the mooring place, the passengers moved to one side and the ship turned over. The helmsman at this time spoke on the phone and did not react to the situation. A large number of victims is also due to the fact that most people simply did not know how to swim, and lifejackets on the ferry were not provided for. During the rescue operation, the number of victims increased. The last was announced the figure - 225 people, including 27 children. And this figure is not final, the search continues. 41 people managed to survive, the last rescued for a long time waiting for rescuers in the hold of the inverted ferry. In the rescue operation involved police, volunteers, divers.

On the island of Yukor, a mass funeral began. There will be a monument to the victims of the crash. Such a statement was made by the Prime Minister of the country Majaliva Kassim, who personally participated in the funeral.

President of Tanzania John Magoufili said that the perpetrators will be punished for their negligence. He ordered the arrest of all those involved in the incident. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences in connection with the tragedy on Lake Victoria.