×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Smart Minds Choose Us
★★★★ - on Play Store
Read on the App

Mysteries of Lake Victoria’s Mau Mau Island

A view of Sirigombe Island from Usenge beach. The island was used as temporary prison for hard-core Mau Mau fighters and also a fattening ground for animals. [Isaiah Gwengi, Standard]

The coxswain engages the gear sending the engine roaring furiously as it cruises through Lake Victoria towards Sirigombe Island – a former prison for Mau Mau freedom fighters.

The island is about one kilometre off the shores of Usenge Town.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in