Did you know the Kakamega Forest Reserve is a national heritage site? Make sure you include these 7 things in your bucket list.

In this second instalment of my western Kenya and North Rift trip, I stumble upon a funny revelation as to how Kakamega acquired its name, among many other interesting things.

Kakamega town is, perhaps, known more for being the home of Kakamega Forest – few among the last remnants of indigenous rain forests in the world. The forest is home to rare plant and animal life including the red-tailed monkey and ...