Police have confirmed 10 people dead and rescued 40 in a threatening boat capsize on Lake Victoria in Uganda, on Saturday evening.
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Among those in the boat were singers Iryn Namubiru and The Mith of the group Klear Kut.
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Police posted on their twitter account: “Uganda police force marine unit rescues over 40 people alive on lake Victoria. Ten died. Rescue mission still on.”
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Reports say the boat that capsized belongs to Templa Omona which docks at Ggaba and it was headed for Mutima Island.
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It is reported to have overloaded leading to the unfortunate disaster that has left many fighting for their lives in the water.