News– Mount Kenya, Africa’s second-highest peak after Kilimanjaro, is experiencing rapid glacier loss due to climate change. Mount Kenya
About Mount Kenya
- Location: Central Kenya, just south of the Equator.
- Elevation: 5,199 meters (17,058 feet) at its highest peak, Batian.
- Peaks: Batian (5,199m), Nelion (5,188m), and Point Lenana (4,985m)
- Geology: An extinct stratovolcano that has undergone significant erosion over time.
- Glaciers: Hosts Lewis Glacier and Tyndall Glacier, among Africa’s few remaining tropical glaciers.
- UNESCO Status: Recognized as a World Heritage Site in 1997 for its ecological and cultural importance.
- Sacred Mountain: Considered sacred by the Kikuyu people, who believe it is the home of their god, Ngai.
