Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has confirmed the death of a porter who went missing while trekking on Mount Kenya, after his body was recovered nearly three weeks after an intensive search operation.
In a statement issued on Friday, January 9, KWS said the body of Samuel Macharia Wanjohi was found off the Sirimon–Shipton route within Mount Kenya National Park at a high altitude in Hinde Valley.
“Kenya Wildlife Service regrets to report the loss of life of Mr. Samuel Macharia Wanjohi, whose body has been located,” KWS stated.
By Brian Kimani
