Former white settlers’ private getaway spot now pride of Nyeri

The new White Rhino hotel which is almost complete for operations; will house 98 modern rooms, a restaurant, a, coffee shop, a rooftop bar lounge, Kids play area, and six conference and banqueting facilities is nearing completion . PHOTO: MOSE SAMMY/STANDARD

The White Rhino Hotel in the heart of Nyeri town has defied time to stand tall despite having been established 105 years ago by white settlers as their private hangout spot.

In 1910, three Europeans - Berkely Cole, Lord Cranworth and Sandy Herd - founded the White Rhino Hotel in what was then British East Africa.