Yaani he made the claim even before the car and family were recovered? That was fast. That car should be thoroughly inspected to determine the cause of the accident.

"As plans to retrieve a vehicle that plunged into the Indian Ocean in the likoni channel in Mombasa were underway, Mr.Wambua was busy working to secure the insurance payouts for his car, it has emerged" Today's Daily Nation, Page 7

So, expect the automatic solution to every tragedy in Kenya. Fire/suspend the MD and team, call in the DCI to do nothing... and there! all problems solved.

statement from Kenya Ferry
"It is with sadness that we would like to confirm that at around 4.20AM on the mainland side of the channel, a motorist driving a saloon car whose registration number plate has not yet been established right away after purchasing ticket drove off to the ramps with high speed to the ocean even after being flagged by our ramp controllers to slow down and stop.

The occupants in the car have not yet been established.The Kenya Ferry Services rescue boat responded immediatetely, together with Kenya Navy, Kenya police and other multi agencies.

The recovery operations is under way. Our heart, thoughts and prayers goes to the family and friends of the lost lives. We will keep updated on the progress of the recovery."