The priest who built churches on hilltops

Rev Fr Reinhardt Bottner famed for constructing churches on Elgeyo hills died Tuesday at Mater Hospital, Nairobi. [Fred Kibor, Standard]

Any visitor to Elgeyo escarpment will be left in awe by churches perched on the hills.

Rev Father Reinhardt Bottner, a German missionary who died on Tuesday, is credited for this unique concept. Bottner is also behind the improvement of infrastructure, education and peacebuilding in Elgeyo Marakwet.