How solar powers has helped sleepy town to claim Mara’s billions

Tourists interact with members of Entasikira traditional Manyatta near Talek which borders Maasai Mara Game Reserve. [Charles Ngeno, Standard]

For a township that lies right at the edge of a world famous wildlife park, Talek laid back for eons as her peers blossomed on tourism proceeds.

This dusty township by the north-eastern edge of the Masai Mara National Reserve is the perfect example of how solar energy can transform the fortunes of a remote region.