Two fishermen died, ahead of a boat racing competition at Lake Victoria on Wednesday.
The two and five others drowned after their boat capsized. While the five were rescued, one of the two was found as the other is yet to be located.
They are said to have been surveying racing routes just hours before the event was to kick off.
“The boat left the beach at 2pm when its occupants decided to identify the turning points on the lake. Normally, plastic floats are placed on the lake to guide boats on routes to follow while in the water. The men were in the water to identity the floats,” said Mr John Kisiara, an eyewitness.
Mr Kisiara said the accident was caused by strong currents.