Nairobi, Oct. 8 -- The pilgrimage site attracts thousands of Catholic Church faithful and other Christians from the country and the region.

The National Marian Shrine in Subukia, Nakuru County, has set out to raise Sh25 million to improve facilities at its holy water spring.

A renowned pilgrimage site for both Catholics and non-Catholics, the project is spearheaded by the Conventual Franciscan Friars, who manage major shrines globally.

The project aimed at restoring and modernising facilities at the spring gained momentum in April after design approvals by the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). The designs are currently awaiting approval by the county government.

The shrine draws thousands of pilgrims from Kenya and around t...