"Indeed, Covid-19 has taught us to learn how to do things differently. I commend KWS for coming up with an initiative such as this, and I promise you, I will be going for the Mt Kenya experience after the elections," said Samuel Kasaine, a visitor at the exhibition.
Both the CS and KWS Director General, Brigadier (Rtd), John Waweru, went up Mt Kenya in May this year. This "best experience" is what birthed the idea of a photo exhibition to win support for its conservation.
Mt Kenya is the second highest peak in Africa, standing at 5,199 metres, and is one of the key adventure tourism destinations on the continent.
Some of the known attractions at the mountain include the three peaks, namely Lenana, Nelion, and Batian; lakes Alice, Michaelson, and Ellis and diverse vegetation and wildlife.
There are three main climbing routes to access the peak of Mt Kenya, all of which require KWS surveillance. These include monitoring litter management along the routes, responding to emergencies like searches, rescues, and monitoring, and facilitating visitors' accommodation.
In addition to Mt Kenya, many other hiking trails form excellent practice for those who plan to summit. These include Elephant Hill, Rurumeria, Ole Satima, Mt Longonot, Table Mountain, and seven ponds.