When was the first successful ascent of Mount Kenya made?

Mount Kenya was first successfully climbed in 1899 by British geographer Halford Mackinder with the help of guides and porters. Mount Kenya is Africa’s second-highest mountain, with its highest point, Batian, rising to 5,199 meters. The mountain is an ancient volcanic massif with dramatic peaks and glaciers near the equator. Mackinder’s expedition was important both for mountaineering and for scientific exploration in East Africa. The climb helped bring the mountain to international attention.