Mt. Kenya
The origin and meaning of the word Kenya is unknown. It is thought, however, to derive from the words Kirinyaga in Kikuyu, Kirinyaa in Embu, and Kiinyaa in Kamba, all of which mean “god’s resting place.” prehistoric volcanic eruptions (which is now extinct) is believed to may have led to the association of the name with divinity and creation among the natives inhibiting the surrounding mount kenya region. The names of Mount Kenya’s three major peaks—Batian, Nelion, and Lenana—honor Maasai chiefs.
It is from this mountain that Kenya , as a nation acquired her name from.
First Ascent: Sir Halford John Mackinder, Josef Brocherel, and Cesar Ollier on September 13, 1899.
It is also on the Second Seven Summits lists, the second highest mountain
on each of the seven continents. It has 3 summits
Mt Kenya is a stratovolcano that arose over 3 million years ago. Its last eruption was between 2.6 and 3 million years ago. The volcano rose as high as 19,700 feet (6,000 meters) before bein
