Nanyuki is a market town in central Kenya, lying north west of Mount Kenya just north of the equator. It was founded in 1907 by British settlers, some of whose descendants still live in and around the town. Nanyuki is now the main airbase of the Kenya Air Force and is the capital of Laikipia East District. The town has one of the most beautiful views of Mount Kenya, and is a hub for trekkers climbing the Sirimon and Burguret routes.