At a time we are struggling to come together as an economic unit and a political federation, a tragedy in any of our countries in the East African Community takes the whole region several steps backwards. One tragedy in any of our regional countries is therefore a tragedy to us all.
It is with this in mind that I extend deep felt condolences to the people of Zanzibar and, by extension, the United Republic of Tanzania following the boat tragedy that has left hundreds dead and hundreds of others injured in the island of Zanzibar.
I thank the Zanzibar and Tanzania authorities in general for the response that has significantly ensured that the injured are attended to and families are able to get the information about their loved ones.
Zanzibar is a significant segment of our EAC economy particularly in terms of tourism. I appeal to the region and the international community to stand in solidarity with the people here in helping ease the pain and ensuring quick recovery from the tragedy. We must not allow the pain linger too long and cause too much pain to our tourism economy.
Our prayers go to those who have lost loved ones and the injured and those nursing them.
RAILA A. ODINGA;
10.09.2011
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