Tragedy struck the shores of Lake Naivasha as a grieving mother recounts the devastating loss of her teenage son, Brandon Wekesa, who drowned in the treacherous waters while fishing to support his struggling family. For one mother in Naivasha, it was the grim herald of a shattered world. The Fatal ExpeditionBrandon, a recent high school graduate, had taken up fishing on Lake Naivasha to alleviate the financial burden on his single mother. Maritime authorities and the Kenya Coast Guard Service struggle to police the vast perimeter of the lake, allowing illegal and unsafe fishing operations to flourish. The waters of Lake Naivasha remain beautiful from a distance, a draw for wealthy tourists and weekend revelers.

Source: Daily Nation February 22, 2026 15:23 UTC