Events

On 8^th July 2011 the Austrian Ambassador to Kenya opened the newly built hostel of the Mount Kenya Guides and Porters Safari Club, which was financed by the Austrian Embassy Nairobi in the framework of its so-called small Embassy projects. The hostel is part of a larger project, equally financed by the Austrian Embassy in cooperation with the University of Innsbruck, that includes the setting up of water tanks and alpine training for local guides and porters. In the long run the project should, through the promotion of tourism on Mount Kenya, guarantee a sustainable income for the local population.

Peter Luttenberger, a former professional cyclist form Austria, is currently undertaking a tour for several weeks through Kenya in the course of which he is planning to help people in need whom he meets on his way. This project is being supported by the Austrian NGO “Sports Against Racism”, which was founded by Karl Puntigam.