By NICHOLAS KOMUMore by this AuthorExhausted Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala broke down into tears moments after he descended from Mt Kenya on Friday where he narrated his humbling experience during the five-day expedition. Mr Balala said his journey to the top of Mt Kenya, Africa’s second highest, was a life-changing experience though tough and a necessary break from the hectic world. Starting at Embori on Monday, Mr Balala and the team of mountaineers used the Timau Trek in their ascent to Lenana Peak, 4,985 metres above sea level. On the first day, the team walked 9km, 16km on the second day and 5km on the third day. The team descended Friday, but three professional mountaineers were left behind to reach Batian, the highest peak.

Source: Daily Nation November 17, 2017 19:52 UTC