This one I agree. But you don't to do murram if you are willing to avoid some sections. For instance, take the tarmac from Machakos all the way through Kathonzweni to emerge near Kibwezi. Then cross over and drive to Loitoktok if you wish or drive back to Nairobi through Mombasa road.

This is a scenic hidden gem.

For people with the time and patience, may I suggest the 'double mountains route.' Start from Nairobi and drive to Nyahururu, preferably using the new Njabini-Dudori road and turning right at Ol Kalou.

From Nyahururu drive to Nyeri town, passing Baks new keja in Mweiga, and turn off to Kerugoya-Embu at Karatina town. Then all the way past Meru round Mount Kenya and through Nanyuki, Karatina, Sagana and back to Nairobi.

You can do it in a leisurely weekend. The scenery is to die for.

I bet to enjoy this thoroughly you need atleast 3 days... stopovers in-between.

go to magadi town. on your way stop over at olepolos for choma and your way back stop at tinga town and enquire about plots.
To avoid lions on the road as you exit the rongai republic use karen ngong

At least we get to know what our lovely country has to offer.