Nominated Senator Miraj Abdillahi has tabled a motion in the Senate seeking a comprehensive investigation into the victims of the 1994 Mtongwe Ferry Disaster.

The senator is pushing for a thorough inquiry to establish the exact number of families affected and ensure that all victims receive justice.

She urged the Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing to carry out a detailed review of compensation efforts.

“The committee should conduct a comprehensive investigation to determine the number of affected families, the compensation paid so far, any outstanding claims, and identify which families have not been compensated and the reasons for the delays,” said Senator Miraj.

The senator noted that despite assurances and promises made by various authorities following the tragedy, doubts remain about whether compensation was fully and fairly distributed to all affected families.

In addition, the UDA-nominated senator called on the Mombasa County Government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Roads and Transport, to establish a permanent memorial in honor of the victims of the disaster.

“The establishment of a national memorial is an important step in honoring those who lost their lives. It also promotes collective social healing and strengthens national accountability to its citizens,” she stated.

Senator Miraj also expressed deep sorrow over the April 29, 1994 tragedy, emphasizing the need to preserve its memory.

“The Likoni ferry disaster resulted in deaths and injuries to innocent citizens, most of them residents of Likoni and Mombasa County. It caused immense national grief and long-term physical, psychological, social, and economic impacts on the families who lost their loved ones and the survivors,” she explained.

The motion will now be debated in the Senate as lawmakers consider the way forward.