Skipper

Done!

If you still hope for outside help yes... otherwise put Hesperiidae

thanks Mark. Not much chance of that I'm afraid... Shall I just leave it unidentified?

"These species form a complex and exact species identity can only be determined by examination of the genitalia."

thanks Sukanya. I looked that up, and it does look similar, but I can't find mention of it being found in E. Africa. These Skippers are so hard to ID. So many of them, and a different spot here or there, makes all the difference! But then, I'm not much good with comparing images...

thanks Sukanya. I looked that up, and it does look similar, but I can't find mention of it being found in E. Africa. These Skippers are so hard to ID. So many of them, and a different spot here or there, makes all the difference!

Pamsai, Mind looking up Telicota ancilla, commonly known as the Dark Palm Dart?
I saw something similar in Kolkata, India a couple of days back...Fair warning: I may be completely off the mark.