81-year-old American beats old age odds to scale Mt Kenya for sixth time

Naizgy Gebremedhin, 81, at point Lenana on Mount Kenya on August 16 during his three-day expedition on the mountain. He dedicated the climb to veteran politician Kenneth Matiba. [PHOTO: MOSE SAMMY/STANDARD]

For 81-year-old American Naizgy Gebremedhin, there is something special about Kenya that has literally made it his second home.

Despite numerous travel advisories by the West, Mr Gebremedhin has made it a routine to visit the country every other year to marvel at what this country has to offer.