Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Saturday trekked with his wife Pastor Dorcas Rigathi across Mount Kenya Forest.
The DP and Pastor Dorcas interacted with residents of Kieni Constituency on their way.
In a statement, Gachagua said they took time to connect with mother nature.
"Early this morning, Pastor Dorcas and I took time to walk through the larger Mt Kenya Forest to connect with Mother Nature and appreciate God's creation," he said.
The DP added that they trekked for 18 kilometers through Hombe Forest in Mathira Constituency before getting into Kabaru Forest in Kieni Constituency.
"We thank God for the rains as the greenery of our heritage is evident; the roaring sound from River Sagana was soothing to our souls," he said.
"We met enthusiastic farmers and livestock herders who were thankful to the Lord for the rains."
He said that he is challenged by the responsibility of President William Ruto in the economic liberation of the country.
On Friday, Gachagua visited his aunt, Gladys Gathoni who stays a few kilometres from his home.
He was in the company of his wife Dorcas in the wee hours of Friday morning.
On his way he met village mates whom he grew up with, some were in their usual business of the day.
