Mt Longonot National Park closed over lack of water

A visitor on a hiking mission to Mt Longonot National Park in Naivasha which has since been closed down by the department on public health grounds. (PHOTO: ANTONY GITONGA/ STANDARD)

The famous Mt Longonot National Park in Naivasha has been closed over poor sanitation.

Public health officials said guests should not visit the park, off the Naivasha-Mai Mahiu road, due to an acute shortage of water.