After more than 20 years following hunches and connecting dots, archaeologists at the National Museums of Kenya have begun a study on the possible presence of early man in Mt Kenya and Aberdares regions. Now we are convinced it may not be so,” Dr Jillani told the Nation. According to Dr Jillani, scientists ignored the highlands for years due to the cold conditions. “The adoption of clothing did not come until way later as evolution progressed so it seemed unlikely that early man lived in these parts. VOLCANIC ACTIVITYOne of the key discoveries made in Ngobit are bones belonging to herbivores, possibly ancient antelopes, alongside flakes and discoids which were used by early man to slaughter animals.

Source: Daily Nation December 19, 2018 21:33 UTC