New route to Mt Kenya established

Castle Forest Lodge in Mt.kenya forest where tourists flock due to its richness in nature especially wild animals, flora and fauna.The facility is a big attraction in the area .PHOTO:MUNENE KAMAU/STANDARD.

Kirinyaga may soon be the preferred destination for hundreds of mountaineers if the proposed route to Mt Kenya's Batian and Lenana peaks, passing through Kamweti section is endorsed.

Governor Joseph Ndathi said the new route, via Naro Moru, is designed to shorten climbing by over 10 kilometres. Each year, over 15,000 mountaineers attempt to reach the two peaks of Mr Kenya.