Tanzania, March 17 -- Kigoma. The body of former health department officer, Amos Sika (33), who went missing in Lake Tanganyika, was recovered on the evening of March 15, 2026, in Kalalangabo village, Kigoma District.

The body was found floating near the site of the accident.

The tragedy occurred on Friday, March 13, when a boat carrying passengers capsized and sank, claiming a total of eight lives, including five health department staff.

The boat had been travelling from Kigoma Town to Kagunga village as part of a public service campaign, which included promoting the National Health Insurance scheme.

Speaking to The Citizen's sister publication, Mwananchi yesterday, Kigoma District Administrative Secretary, Mganwa Nzota, said the bod...