Call for action after two children drown in Lamu pond

"We are pained by what has happened and action needs to be taken," Hussein Babitu, the father of the children said. 

Residents faulted a contractor who is building a road in the area for the incident, saying the workers left trenches.

"The trenches are a hazard to both children and adults. We are not against progress and projects, but it is not right for contractors to leave dangerous trenches as they construct," Diza Doza, a resident, said.

Another resident urged the government to take action against the contractors.

"We are distressed about what has happened and want quick action taken," Hassan Chonde, a resident, said.

Another resident said there were about 10 trenches left during construction.