Dragon Fly Tours

31/05/2024

We are conducting a survey to gather insights on the potential market for Briquettes in Kisumu. Your participation will help us understand local needs and preferences about eco friendly briquettes made from water hyacinth and Papyrus reeds.

We are conducting market research Seeking Consumer Acceptance and Market Potential of Briquettes Made from Water Hyacinth and Papyrus Reeds. Our focus is on assessing the market and acceptance for Briquettes in Nyalenda, Manyatta, Obunga, Nyamasaria and other neighboring slams. Your cooperation in c...

10/05/2024

Once again congratulations

Celebrating the BRACE Green Cohort Scholars of Week 3! 🌟

These BRACE program participants have demonstrated remarkable dedication and unwavering resolve over the past week, and we are thrilled to recognise this.

Their outstanding accomplishments inspire all participants and make us proud.

Congrats to our esteemed scholars:
Sandile M Sihlongonyane
Jonaa Rock Mwilu
Marie-Claire Abogue Ndong
James Agwa Otieno
Labhayi Zanele Mahlalela
Guya Victor
Ken Nshianga
Afripolyculture Enterprise Pty ltd

The Kenyans are topping the chart this week. 👏👏

Continue to excel! 👏🏾👏🏾

10/05/2024

Congratulations are in order

Let's hear it for our week one scholar!

Cheers to these exceptional scholars who have dazzled us with their commitment and resilience during the first week of the Building Resilience Against Climate and Environmental Shocks (BRACE) program.

Your impressive achievements fill us with immense pride and serve as a true inspiration to us all!

Nana Quarme
Oluwatomilayo Hannah Akintoye
Clement Foods
Lahreepine farms
Solomon Yakubu Shingyu
Guya Victor
Mubarak Baba Auwal

10/05/2024

The United Green Movement Party recognizes that Youth unemployment poses a significant challenge in Kenya that could lead to economic stagnation and social unrest.
Even though Environmental degradation coupled with pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss exacerbates these issues it also presents opportunities for green job creation as we restore the environment.
By investing in sustainable practices, we can provide employment opportunities for young people while addressing environmental challenges and at the same time improving the economy.
Join us for the on 12.05.2024 at the Obunga Sports Complex in Kisumu where various including Victor Guya of Dragon Fly Tours, will be showcasing their creative innovations, on how they are transforming waste into profit while addressing pollution issues in Kisumu.
We are making change happen!!

See you in Kisumu!

10/05/2024

Step-by-Step Guide to Making Liquid Fertilizer

1. Collect Organic Material
organic material

Gather organic waste, focusing on plant-based materials. Kitchen scraps (excluding meat and dairy products), yard waste like grass clippings and leaves, and even weeds can serve as the base for your fertilizer.

2. Prepare the Container
Place the organic material in the container, filling it up to about halfway. The size of the container will depend on the quantity of fertilizer you wish to make, but a standard 5-gallon bucket is a good start.

3. Add Water
Fill the container with water, covering the organic matter. Rainwater is ideal due to its purity, but tap water will suffice if left to sit for a day to allow chlorine to evaporate.

4. Fermentation Process
fermate organic waste
Seal the container with its lid, leaving it slightly ajar to allow gases to escape. Stir the mixture every few days to oxygenate it and facilitate the breakdown of materials. The fermentation process can take anywhere from two weeks to two months, depending on temperature and the materials used. You’ll know it’s ready when the mixture smells earthy and the solids have largely broken down.

5. Strain the Liquid
Once fermentation is complete, strain the liquid into another container, removing the solid waste. The resulting liquid is your concentrated liquid fertilizer.

6. Dilution and Application
Before applying the fertilizer to your plants, dilute it with water to prevent nutrient burn. A general ratio is 1 part fertilizer to 10 parts water, but this can vary based on the concentration of your mixture. Apply the diluted solution directly to the soil around your plants.

Benefits and Considerations
fertilizer on a tomato plant
Eco-friendly: This method recycles waste into a valuable resource, reducing landfill use and chemical runoff.
Cost-effective: It utilizes readily available materials, saving money on commercial fertilizers.
Nutrient-rich: The final product is teeming with essential nutrient

20/04/2024

In many cultures, dragonflies symbolize change, transformation, and adaptability. They are often associated with good luck, strength, and harmony.

17/04/2024

One hidden gem in Nyanza, discover RUSINGA ISLAND . Located in Lake Victoria, it offers a serene escape with rich cultural and natural attractions.
Activities to partake while in here include:
➡️Tom Mboya Mausoleum: Pay homage to one of Kenya's iconic leaders at this site commemorating Tom Mboya's legacy.
➡️Rusinga Island Museum: Dive into the region's history, from prehistoric fossils to Luo culture exhibits, housed in this engaging museum.
➡️Fishing Villages: Explore traditional fishing communities along the shores, witnessing daily life and learning about the importance of fishing in the local economy.
➡️Bird Watching: With Lake Victoria's abundant birdlife, birdwatching enthusiasts can spot a variety of species, including African fish eagles, herons, and kingfishers.
➡️Sunset Cruises: Experience breathtaking sunsets over Lake Victoria aboard a boat cruise.
➡️Rusinga Festival: Plan your visit during the annual Rusinga Festival to immerse yourself in traditional music, dance, and cultural celebrations, showcasing the vibrant heritage of the Luo people.
➡️Nature Walks: Take leisurely strolls or guided hikes around the island to discover its diverse flora and fauna
➡️Mfangano Island Excursion: Extend your exploration by visiting nearby Mfangano Island.

Contact us
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08/04/2024

Dunga Beach Clean-up

01/04/2024

29/03/2024

We take circular tourism economy into the next level. Order your watch today

27/03/2024

New watch in progress..... contact us for this unique designs and artwork

26/03/2024

We are adopting a circular tourism economy by;
1. Creating products and systems from wastes collected from the lake Victoria, the products are regenerative and restorative by design.
2. Keeping products and materials in use: Promoting reuse, repair, remanufacturing, and recycling to extend the lifespan of products and materials.
3. Regenerating natural systems: Emphasizing the restoration and regeneration of ecosystems and natural resources through sustainable practices.

Kisumu

21/03/2024

Did you know that Generuk is the only antelope which can survive without water?

Gerenuks embody the beauty and resilience of life in the savannah.

Let's be their voice and commit to preserve and safeguard their habitats.
Pamoja Twaweza!

20/03/2024

Don't be left out

Don’t miss out. Our annual Kisumu County Arts and Culture Festival 2024 is in two weeks! See our full schedule for each sub-county

20/03/2024

There we go

14/03/2024

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Akiri Wayne, Hillary Okeke, Roto Cfai, Richard Omullo, Elphaso Onyi Supeshu, Ericko Gazla
Welcome

10/03/2024

Paradise

10/03/2024

Straw tailed whydah

07/03/2024

Easter Offer is here

07/03/2024

Planned tours around Western Kenya circuit.
Exploit unexploited tourism sites within L. Victoria.

06/03/2024

Beaches in Lake Victoria

SIAYA COUNTY
Honge
Uhanya
Anyanga
Ugambe
Utonga
Ulanda
Sironga
Olago
Wichlum
Kamariga
Kumbe
Osindo
Misori
Sikia,
Luanda Kotieno
Gudwa
Kopiata
Kunya
Kogonga
Asembo Bay
Ralayo

KISUMU COUNTY
Kagwel
Kihanja
Asat
Bao
Othany
Kaloka
Paga
Bingo
Usoma
Hippo point
Dunga
Buoyed Nyandiwa
Nduru
Osodo
Kusa
Sango Rota

HOMABAY COUNTY
Chuowe
Obaria
Miti Mbili
Ongoro
Doho
Mainiga
Tausi
Kanyakiti
Banana
Akango
Nyapuodi
Alum
Nduru
Kisaka
Dhugunda
Milunda
Luanda Nyamsare
Kaugege
Mbita
Koguna
Kabwao
Sindo
Mfangano Island
Sena
Yokia
Nyakweri
Wakula
Nyawalongo
Milunda
Sakri
Ugina
Rusinga Island
Kogalo
Ulugi

Takawiri Island
Takawiri

Islands in lake Victoria
Mfangano
Takawiri
Remba
Rusinga
Koyamo
Magenta
Ndere
Maboko

06/03/2024

1. Oluru-Speckled mousebird.
2. Silweru- blue naped mousebird
3. Dhedhe- rattling sisticola
4. Onjinyo- wagtails
5. Agak- pied crows
6. Onyinjo/Anam- hamerkorp
7. Ng'ang'a- Adada Ibis
8. Tutu- coucal
9. Osogo- weaver bird
10. Nyatao- nightjar
11. Orweda- lapwing
12. Ochongo rio- common drongo
13. Abang' chieth- Sparrows
14. Opija- swallow
15. Teltel- woodpecker
16. Okok - Egrets
17. Tula -Owl
18. Oyundi makwar- firefinch
19. Oyundi- Cordon bleu
20. Nyanyothi- sunbird
21. Olith-falcon
22. Otenga-kite
23. Kwasi rabala- Eagle
24. Ongoo-Hawk
25. Ongo wang- crown crane
26. Arum tidi- Southern hornbill
27. Kwogo- gray hornbill
28. Awendo- qunea fowl
29. Nyamanaha- Heron
30. Achuth - vulture
31. Ondiek tiochoem-common bulbul
32. Mire - mannikin
33. Aluru quail
34. Udo - ostrich
35. Kudu bidi - black crake
36 Ochol - common bulbul
37. Odiero- fiscal
38. Oseng' tetu- Bishop
39. Dharna - Red billed oxpecker
40. Odidi/Odit- gray backed comaroptera
41. Aram bel- canary
42. Oyoo- white-browed sparrow-weaver
43. Hundhuwe- common redstart
44. Ngili- parrot
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19/02/2024

Did you know?
Fireflies produce light in special organs in their abdomens by combining a chemical called luciferin, enzymes called luciferases, oxygen and the fuel for cellular work, ATP. Entomologists think they control their flashing by regulating how much oxygen goes to their light-producing organs.
Firefly light is usually intermittent, and flashes in patterns that are unique to each species. Each blinking pattern is an optical signal that helps fireflies find potential mates.
Firefly light may also serve as a defense mechanism that flashes a clear warning of the insect's unappetizing taste. The fact that even larvae are luminescent lends support to this theory.

18/02/2024

These white foam blobs are produced by the immatures, or nymphs, of spittlebugs, small insects related to aphids and other true bugs, in the order Hemiptera. Spittlebug, Philaenus spumarius, is one of the most common species in the Midwest.
These small insects get their name from the globs of foamy “spit” they create along the stems of plants. They produce the frothy mixture by mixing air with fluid excretions, but not out their mouth, so it technically isn’t spit. The immature bugs feed face down on the stem, and as excess sap is excreted out the a**s, it is mixed with a substance secreted by epidermal glands that enhances surface viscosity and stabilizes the foam to make it last longer. This mixture is forced out of the abdomen under pressure and as it is mixed with air, it forms bubbles.
The foam serves a number of purposes, protecting the nymph from predators as well as providing insulation from temperature extremes and a low humidity environment so the tender nymph doesn’t desiccate.

Reference
Susan Mahr, University of Wisconsin – Madison

16/02/2024

World's largest floating University, World Odyssey, making its way to the Port of Mombasa on Friday, 9th February 2024.

Cruise vessel World Odyssey makes her third visit to the port of Mombasa docking at the port early friday morning.

Popularly known as “Semester at Sea” the World’s biggest floating campus, which operates academic voyage for students will be in Mombasa for six days to February 14th.

Aboard the ship is 763 passengers, of which 585 are students who will visit institutions of higher learning for educational tours, conduct excursions around the city and visit various wildlife parks during their stay.

Semester at Sea carries students around the world learning the histories of the countries they visit. The students are of mixed nationalities with one Kenyan student aboard. She sailed from India and will be visiting Mauritius as the next port of call.

The floating campus had an extensive visit to the country calling the port last year and in 2022. Port of Mombasa has recorded an increase in cruise vessel calls pointing to improved connectivity of the port and a hub for cruise tourism in Africa.

06/02/2024

Today's lesson.
Different types of Monkeys found in Eastern Africa.

1. Vervet monkey
2. Blue monkey
3. Syke Monkey
4. Patas monkey
5 Columbus Monkey

18/01/2024

In Dunga Beach a canoe is used as a fishing voyage, the team leader, Mwasia mar Yie,
had to take some water into his mouth and spray it on the canoe, beseeching the
lake god for blessings. Besides, there were gifts given to the sea god. The first
fish to be caught was handed over to Mwasia to offer to the sea god. Using
strong-smelling bathing soaps while going fishing was considered taboo … probably
because fish could detect strong smelling substances and thus escape being caught.
These practical and religious influences on the fishing culture gave the Luo people
a sense of order and routine among their lives.
Know your Fishing rules

14/08/2023

Business as usual

04/09/2022

Feel free to know more about Western Kenya Tourism Circuit.... contact us as from Monday 5th upto Friday 9th September 2022. Know your dream destination before you get there. Only magic wing explores the world
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11/06/2022

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The speckled mousebird (Colius striatus) Is the largest species of mousebird, as well as one of the most common bird that are only found in sub-Saharan Africa; their name is derived from the similar appearance of these birds with mice, as they move through vegetation in search of food. Mousebird is....