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Claim: Ringiti is a territory of Uganda (Ringiti, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2016-12-29): ‘The combined governments of Kenya and Uganda require two months to determine the case ‘" but we today reveal the truth about who owns the island. The Standard team took just one week to lift the lid on the vexing question ‘" it is Kenya’s. Period. And as politicians and government functionaries took Kenyans round in circles through diplo-speak, colonial maps from 1917 and updated in 1946 exclusively published in The Standard today indicate that Migingo ‘" then known as Ugingo ‘" is our sovereign territory. The maps define the boundaries of the then British territories of Kenya Colony and Protectorate, and are considered the authority in determining the boundaries. In the map, Pyramid and Ilemba islands are shown as belonging to Uganda,’ the newspaper article read in part. [...] The Uganda-Kenya Lake Victoria boundary therefore starts (or ends whichever way you choose to look at it) in the middle point of the mouth of River Sio near Majanji, runs in a straight line up to the northern most point of Sumba Island, following the western shore of the island up to its southern most point and from there in a straight line to the northern most part of the next island, Mageta, through the same straight course to the next Ilemba (or Remba) island straight to the next Kiringiti (or Ringiti) island and straight to Pyramid island and then straight to the Tanzania, Uganda Kenya tri-point at 1Ëš south and 33Ëš 56Â´ east.
Claim: Ringiti is a territory of Uganda (Ringiti, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2012-12-03): This cross-sectional study determined the prevalence, intensity of infection and geographical distribution of schistosome and STH infections among 4,065 children aged 5–19 years in 84 primary schools in Mbita and nearby islands of Lake Victoria (Mfangano, Ringiti, Rusinga and Takawiri), in western Kenya. Single stool samples were collected and examined for eggs of Schistosoma mansoni and STHs (Hookworms, Ascaris lumbricoides and Trichuris trichiura) using the Kato-Katz technique. Primary schools were mapped using geographical information system data on PDAs and prevalence maps generated using ArcView GIS software. [...] The objective of this cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence, intensity of infection and geographical distribution of schistosome and STH infections among primary school children in Mbita and surrounding Islands of Lake Victoria (Mfangano, Ringiti, Rusinga and Takawiri) in western Kenya. Understanding the prevalence and distribution of infection in such endemic areas not only serves as a guide in pin-pointing high-risk populations and transmission sites which is critical in developing sound and targeted control interventions to reduce the burden of these infections, but also to provide a robust baseline to monitor program impact.
Claim: Ringiti is a territory of Kenya (Ringiti, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2020-05-18): Ringiti is a small island on Lake Victoria, a two-hour motor boat ride from the shores of Homa Bay County. PHOTO | BARACK ODUOR | NATION MEDIA GROUP [...] Ringiti Island as seen from Lake Victoria. The rocky island comprising of makeshift structures is known for lucrative fish trade. PHOTO | BARACK ODUOR | NATION MEDIA GROUP [...] In the recent past Ringiti Island has increasingly become a popular sightseeing destination for local and foreign tourists. PHOTO | BARACK ODUOR | NATION MEDIA GROUP
Claim: Ringiti is a territory of Kenya (Ringiti, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-10-28): The Kenyan Rift Valley is home to eight of the total lakes in Kenya. The lakes include Lake Magadi, Lake Naivasha, Lake Elmenteita, Lake Nakuru, Lake Bogoria, Lake Baringo, Lake Logipi, and Lake Turkana from south to north. Only Lake Naivasha and Lake Baringo are freshwater, the rest alkaline. The lakes are all unique and support a staggeringly large proportion of wildlife, and famous for large flocks of flamingo that feed on crustaceans.
Claim: Ringiti is a territory of Kenya (Ringiti, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2018-09-28): US-based solar developer Renewvia Energy Corporation announced on 21 September that its first two micro-grid facilities are up and running on the Islands of Ndeda and Ringiti in Kenya’s Lake Victoria region. The solar-battery micro-grids, which have a total system capacity of 30kW, are the first source of sustainable power supply available to the nearly 10,000 residents and businesses of the two islands.
Claim: Ringiti is a territory of Kenya (Ringiti, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-10-21): - It covers Mfangano, Remba, Takawiri and Ringiti islands, with the headquarters at Sena trading centre on Mfangano Island. [...] It covers Mfangano, Remba, Takawiri and Ringiti islands, with the headquarters at Sena trading centre on Mfangano Island.
Claim: Ringiti is a territory of Kenya (Ringiti, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-01-01): Ringiti is a small island in Lake Victoria that is two and a half hours away by boat from the lakeside regional hub of Mbita, near Kenya’s southwest boarder. Until 2018, Ringiti had no source of power for its 10,000 residents besides kerosene, petrol, and disposable batteries. Following a national solar minigrid feasibility study funded by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Renewvia commissioned this microgrid plus another on the nearby Ndeda Island. Payments are made easy using Renewvia’s mobile payment platform, using M-Pesa and Commercial Bank of Africa to facilitate the transactions. As our 140 customers on Ringiti expand their use of energy and more and more new customers want to connect to the power lines, we are currently securing funding for an expansion of Ringiti’s system to increase our supply of clean and reliable power. [...] Ndeda is a small island in Lake Victoria 45 minutes away by boat from the small lakeside town of Uyawi. Until 2018, Ndeda had no source of power besides kerosene, petrol, and disposable batteries. Following a national solar minigrid feasibility study funded by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Renewvia commissioned this minigrid plus another nearby on Ringiti Island. Payments are made easy using Renewvia’s mobile payment platform, using M-Pesa and Commercial Bank of Africa to facilitate the transactions.
Claim: Ringiti is a territory of Kenya (Ringiti, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-06-12): RINGITI is a Kenyan school located in Mfangano Island, Mbita in Homa Bay County in Kenya. The environment is leafy and encourages visitis. 1. MUNDI 2. KYULUNGWA 3. SAWA PCU 4. KINGS AND QUEENS 5. KARATINA SPECIAL 6. KAPKIAMO 7. RABANGO 8. GICONJO INI SCH 9. TELDET 10. KIMILILI RC GIRLS 11. ST STEPHENS BULOSI RC 12. ESHIBEYE 13. NDUNYU RUMA 14. KIMAYA 15. EMATAWA 16. MOSOBETI DOK 17. NEW HIGHLIGHT 18. UTAATI 19. ALPHA CARE 20. NYAGA
Claim: Ringiti is a territory of Kenya (Ringiti, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-05-21): Ringiti is a small island on Lake Victoria, a two-hour motorboat rid from the shores of Homa Bay County in Kenya. It is home to more than 5000 children. There is no electricity, safe water, sanitation or healthcare on the Island. A health facility has been under construction for some time but is not operational because there is no electricity. Weekly outreach services provide basic, antenatal, HIV testing male circumcision & outpatient care. HIV/AIDS is 35 – 55% among the adult population, 6 x the national average. This is because there is a high transient population, exchange of fish for sex (locally termed "jaboya" is rife, and mother-to-child transmission is high. [...] Power Ringiti Health Clinic, and train a resident midwife to provide onsite healthcare Power and refurbish Ringiti School for child and adult education
Claim: Ringiti is a territory of Kenya (Ringiti, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Kenya consists of the territory and territorial waters comprising
Claim: Ringiti is a territory of Kenya (Ringiti, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-06-12): - ^ a b c d e f "NairobiDagoretti, Kenya: Climate, Global Warming, and Daylight Charts and Data", Climate-Charts.com, 2008, web: CC741 Archived 29 July 2013 at the Wayback Machine: compare Nairobi/Dagoretti data with or Mombasa charts.
Claim: Ringiti is a territory of Kenya (Ringiti, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2008-12-27): Apart from Migingo, Remba and Ringiti islands are also under threat. At this rate, Kenya may soon be without Mfangano Island. The Government has contributed considerably to the mess. Some time in the early 1990s, when Mr Ndolo Ayah took over the Foreign Affairs ministry, something strange happened. [...] Ndolo’s statement also gave Museveni the courage to grab more Kenyan territories, including Migingo and Remba islands. [...] Museveni seems to be exploiting that neglect to claim territory that has always been Kenyan and convert desperate Kenyans into Uganda citizens. They cannot not understand why the Government surrendered them to Ugandan authorities.
Claim: Ringiti is a territory of Kenya (Ringiti, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2021-12-13): In this part of our series Co-benefits Stories, Lydia Kwamboka Onditi told us how the introduction of a solar mini grid improved people‘s lives on Ringiti Island, Kenya. For this series, we have asked energy professionals that have participated in our trainings for their thoughts and experiences on co-benefits of renewable energy in their country. [...] The use of renewable energy has a lot of social and economic benefits to a country. Take the example of solar mini grids that were installed in Ringiti Island in Homabay county: until 2018, the island’s people had no reliable source of electricity. They were dependent on the use of kerosene, petrol and disposable batteries. Ringiti Island’s main economic activity is fishing. With no electricity, most of their fish spoiled and the fishermen were forced to sell them at low prices that amounted to losses. With the introduction of a solar mini grid, many businesses opened, leading to increased employment of the local community’s members, hence reducing the poverty level. Taking Ringiti Island’s success story into consideration, the government can scale up the process of rural electrification, as this will lead to enhanced economic growth in the country.
Claim: Ringiti is a territory of Kenya (Ringiti, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-10-08): Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya (Swahili: Jamhuri ya Kenya), is a country in East Africa. With a population of more than 47.6 million in the 2019 census,[12] Kenya is the 28th-most-populous country in the world[7] and 7th most populous in Africa. Kenya's capital and largest city is Nairobi, while its oldest and second-largest city, is the major port city of Mombasa, situated on Mombasa Island in the Indian Ocean and the surrounding mainland. Mombasa was the capital of the British East Africa Protectorate, which included most of what is now Kenya and southwestern Somalia, from 1889 to 1907. Other important cities include Kisumu and Nakuru. Kenya is bordered by South Sudan to the northwest, Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the east, Uganda to the west, Tanzania to the south, and the Indian Ocean to the southeast. Kenya's geography, climate and population vary widely, ranging from cold snow-capped mountaintops (Batian, Nelion and Point Lenana on Mount Kenya) with vast surrounding forests, wildlife and fertile agricultural regions to temperate climates in western and rift valley counties and further on to dry less fertile arid and semi-arid areas and absolute deserts (Chalbi Desert and Nyiri Desert). [...] - ^ "NORTHERN FRONTIER DISTRICT OF KENYA (Hansard, 3 April 1963)". api.parliament.uk. Archived from the original on 15 October 2019. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
Claim: Ringiti is a territory of Kenya (Ringiti, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-07-04): Ringiti Island: A Fishing Island As we now know, fishing plays a remarked role in Homa Bay County and provides valuable resources, livelihoods, and cultural heritage for the communities around the lake. Ringiti Island, 0.8 km west of Mfangano Island – in close proximity to the Kenya-Uganda maritime border – is primarily utilised for fishing activities. These communities here have a long history of fishing traditions and practices passed down through generations. It is a tiny island, just half a kilometre in diameter, but is home to a distinguished fishing village with a whopping populations of 5,000. [...] You Are Here: Ringiti Island
Claim: Ringiti is a territory of Kenya (Ringiti, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2011-09-23): Ringiti Island is basically the same size (500 meters diameter - see map) and has about 5000 inhabitants. All fisherman with families! The basic demand was safe drinking water, so they thought that by producing biogas from sanitation and kitchenwaste they can run a generator to pump the lake water into this gravety sand filter treatment. As a side effect they would also have enough water for flushing the toilets....see pictures attached [...] I was involved in a sanitation concept development for an island in Lake Victoria called Ringiti island on the Kenyan side. They leading NGO was called Globology Ltd, however the project did not take off as proposed. I will try to get in touch with him. Maybe he could give you some interesting feedback.
Claim: Ringiti is a territory of Kenya (Ringiti, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2016-09-09): Aquatic samples (mixtures of water and sediment) were analysed from 10 of the 32 larvae sampling sites for their bacterial community. Five additional sites, three from the mainland in Mbita and two from adjacent islands (Ringiti and Takawiri) that also had larvae, were included for comparison of bacteria variation between islands. Selection of the 15 sites for bacteria profiling was based on the species of mosquitoes these sites hosted, and the category of the site (i.e. if a site was located on the lakeshore, boat, abandoned tyre, rock pool, tree hole, etc.). The samples containing a mixture of water and sediment were centrifuged for 10 min at 12,000 g rotational centrifugal force (rcf). The supernatant was discarded and the pellet washed three times in phosphate buffered saline (PBS). Total genomic DNA was extracted from the samples using FastDNA® SPIN Kit for Soil (MP Biomedicals, CA, USA) following the manufacturer's instructions.
Claim: Ringiti is a territory of Kenya (Ringiti, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2019-02-19): After hitting bureaucratic roadblocks at the national level, Renewvia worked out a deal with Ms. Onyanyo’s local government contacts. The company would fund the installation of a small solar array to power the beach management unit on the tiny island of Ringiti. BMUs, as they are called, are the buildings where the government manages the seafood harvest, buying from fishing families forming what amounts to a local cooperative. [...] On the islands of Ringiti and Ndeda in Lake Victoria, Renewvia built the first electrical infrastructure communities with a combined population of 10,000 people had ever seen, starting with separate 20- and 10-kilowatt microgrids.
Claim: Ringiti is a territory of Kenya (Ringiti, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-08-02): The populations of the Lake Victoria Basin (LVB) depend on a variety of livelihoods, the most common of which are fishing, farming, bee keeping, trade, quarrying and the mining of sand, gold and other minerals. The exploitation of natural resources is closely defined by livelihood systems, cultural practices and property rights. Tanzania’s land belongs to the state and customary rights are recognized, while in Kenya, agricultural land is largely privately owned with clear title deeds. In Uganda, land is held under a customary system, with patrilineal rules of inheritance (UNEP 2006). The rich cultural heritage of the Basin is demonstrated by the many cultural sites that are spread throughout the Basin. These include Kyaya and Bunukangoma in Tanzania. A special type of soil, known as inoni , which resembles ash, is found in Kyaya and is used in the inauguration of chiefs. The Luo and Abasuba of Kenya have their own cultural sites, including Simbi Nyaima, Nyamgondho, Lwanda Magere, Kit Mikayi and Thim Iye Lich Ohinga. Islands such as Atego, Ringiti and Mbasa na Muole, and Nyama ni Ware are also revered cultural sites.
Claim: Ringiti is a territory of Kenya (Ringiti, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2020-06-29): Life at Ringiti Island that is caught in Kenya, Uganda border row [...] In Ringiti, a small rocky island in Lake Victoria, nationals of the three neighbouring countries live in harmony and often wonder why the territorial conflict exists. [...] Ringiti is next to Remba Island, and is 3km away from Kenya-Uganda border in the lake.
Claim: Ringiti is a territory of Kenya (Ringiti, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2012-12-03): The objective of this cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence, intensity of infection and geographical distribution of schistosome and STH infections among primary school children in Mbita and surrounding Islands of Lake Victoria (Mfangano, Ringiti, Rusinga and Takawiri) in western Kenya. Understanding the prevalence and distribution of infection in such endemic areas not only serves as a guide in pin-pointing high-risk populations and transmission sites which is critical in developing sound and targeted control interventions to reduce the burden of these infections, but also to provide a robust baseline to monitor program impact. The study was conducted in Mbita district, which borders Lake Victoria in western Kenya, between February-March 2012. In line with the new Kenyan constitution, Mbita district is now part of Homabay County. Mbita is located at latitude (0°25’S) and longitude (34°12'E), has 3 main divisions (Mbita, Lambwe & Mfangano) and has a population estimated at 111,409 [11]. Its associated Islands include Mfangano, Remba, Ringiti, Rusinga and Takawiri. Rainfall pattern in Mbita is seasonally bimodal, with the heaviest rains falling from March through May and the shorter rainy season occurring between September and December. On the highlands the rainfall ranges between 800-1900 mm per annum; in lower areas, it is between 800-1200 mm each year. The mean minimum temperature is 15°C while the mean maximum temperature is 30°C.
Claim: Ringiti is a territory of Kenya (Ringiti, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2016-07-12): Following the arrest of a 37-year-old man suspected of counterfeiting and forgery, police in Sudan recovered an AK47, ammunition, fake passports, military uniforms, computers and a range of currencies including euros, dollars, Sudanese pounds and Malaysian ringit. [...] Following the arrest of a 37-year-old man suspected of counterfeiting and forgery, police in Sudan recovered an AK47, ammunition, fake passports, military uniforms, computers and a range of currencies including euros, dollars, Sudanese pounds and Malaysian ringit. Police also recovered 85,000 rounds of ammunition which had been buried underground in Sennar state near its border with Blue Nile state and South Sudan.
Claim: Ringiti is a territory of Kenya (Ringiti, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-10-06): - ^ The National Geographic Society in recent works has included an Ethiopian claim, later removed due to lack of sources. The World Factbook confirms that Ethiopia does not claim the territory - ^ "ESWATINI: Land claim falls on deaf SA ears". IRIN. 16 June 2003. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
Claim: Ringiti is a territory of Kenya (Ringiti, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2016-11-14): Three main areas involved in the five surveys namely (1) mainland coast (Ungoye), (2) large island (Mfangano Island) and small islands [(3) Takawiri, (4) Kibuogi and (5) Ngodhe)]. In large island of Mfangano, eight catchment points were sampled and grouped into three study sites i.e. east coast [(a) Ramba, (b) Wakinga and (c) Mrongo], highland [(d) Kagungu and (e) Gulwe] and west coast [(f) Wakula, (g) Ugina and (h) Ringiti Island]. The map was created with ArcGIS software, version 10.4, http://www.esri.com. [...] There were eight catchment points on Mfangano: Ramba, Wakinga and Mrongo along the east coast (HDSS, population 1642), Kagungu and Gulwe in the highland (HDSS, population 827), and Wakula, Ugina, and Ringiti Island in the west (HDSS, population 1936). These catchment points were selected to represent the different local environments found on the island, from the lakeshore lowland areas to the central highland areas.
Claim: Sigulu is a territory of Kenya (Sigulu, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2008-12-27): In a bid to stem Uganda’s onslaught on Kenyan islands, Peter Habenga Okondo — then Labour minister and MP for Budalang’i — visited Sigulu Island and hoisted the Kenyan flag there. Uganda had laid claim to it. [...] Ndolo’s statement also gave Museveni the courage to grab more Kenyan territories, including Migingo and Remba islands. [...] Museveni seems to be exploiting that neglect to claim territory that has always been Kenyan and convert desperate Kenyans into Uganda citizens. They cannot not understand why the Government surrendered them to Ugandan authorities.
Claim: Sigulu is a territory of Kenya (Sigulu, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-10-01): Sigulu (Sigulu) is a hill (class T - Hypsographic) in Nyanza Province (Nyanza), Kenya (Africa) with the region font code of Africa/Middle East. It is located at an elevation of 1,381 meters above sea level. [...] Sigulu (Nyanza Province) 7 day forecast Map and Photos Sigulu
Claim: Sigulu is a territory of Kenya (Sigulu, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Kenya consists of the territory and territorial waters comprising Kenya on the effective date, and any additional territory and territorial waters as defined by an Act of Parliament.
Claim: Sigulu is a territory of Kenya (Sigulu, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-10-09): The Kikuyu, moving slowly southwards, came to occupy the territory in what is today central Kenya, south of the River Tana and between the coast and Lake Victoria to the west. This area is sometimes called Kikuyuland. Their southern neighbours were the Maasai and to the north of them were the Somalis. Trade routes largely passed to the south of the Kikuyu area from Pangani on the coast to northern and southern Lake Victoria. Kikuyu traditions do record a long-standing trade with the Akamba people to the south and the closer Maasai. The former exchanged animal skins and uki (a type of beer), while the latter offered cattle, milk, skins, and leather cloaks for staple foodstuffs and manufactured goods. Illustrative of the peaceful relations between these various peoples is the fact that the Akamba often exchanged their labour for goods each harvest time.
Claim: Sigulu is a territory of Kenya (Sigulu, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2020-08-31): MV Sigulu makes maiden trip to Namayingo District Residents of Namayingo broke into celebration after the MV Sigulu made its maiden expedition to the isolated island district a year after undergoing trials on Lake Victoria. [...] MV Sigulu, a government undertaking, was constructed by JGH Marine, a Danish firm, at a cost of Shs16b to connect Sigulu and Lolwe Islands to Lugala mainland in Namayingo District.
Claim: Sigulu is a territory of Kenya (Sigulu, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-09-20): lyrics/music: Graham HYSLOP, Thomas KALUME, Peter KIBUKOSYA, Washington OMONDI, and George W. SENOGA-ZAKE/traditional, adapted by Graham HYSLOP, Thomas KALUME, Peter KIBUKOSYA, Washington OMONDI, and George W. SENOGA-ZAKE note: adopted 1963; based on a traditional Kenyan folk song [...] Kenya-Uganda: Kenya and Uganda began a joint demarcation of the boundary in 2021; Kenya and Uganda have a small, managed dispute over the small Migingo Island in Lake Victoria, although Kenya has had de facto control since 1926; the dispute has centered on the surrounding waters surrounding the island, which are known for fishing