A search team at the port in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, July 19, 2012. The death toll of the Tanzanian ferry accident has risen to over 60 after a ferry capsized in the Indian Ocean. President Kibaki sent a message of condolence to President Ali Mohamed Shein and the people of Zanzibar July 20, 2012. XINHUA.

President Kibaki has sent a message of condolence to President Ali Mohamed Shein and the people of Zanzibar following Wednesday’s ferry tragedy that killed 60.
In his message, President Kibaki said he was deeply saddened by the loss of innocent lives as a result of the ferry accident.
The Head of State noted that the death of the passengers was not only a great loss to Zanzibar but also the whole of the East African region.
"On behalf of the Government and the people of Kenya, and on my own behalf, I extend to Your Excellency personally, and through you, to the bereaved families, the government and the people of Zanzibar our heartfelt condolences," President Kibaki said in a statement.
The Head of State also wished those who survived the accident and are admitted in hospitals quick recovery.
"In the wake of the tragedy, Kenyans express solidarity with their brothers and sisters in Zanzibar in the spirit of the East African Community.”
The President prayed to God to give the bereaved families, relatives and friends the grace and fortitude to bear the loss.
By Thursday evening, 146 passengers had been rescued and 60 bodies recovered as police said they had little hope of finding more survivors.
Twenty bodies were identified and buried. At the same time, Presidents Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania and Ali Mohammed Shein of Zanzibar announced three days of mourning.
The ferry, Mv Star Gate, was carrying 290 passengers when it capsized in the Indian Ocean. Zanzibar police spokesman Mohamed Mhina said in a statement the vessel encountered bad whether at about 2pm on the way to Zanzibar from Dar es Salaam.