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Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui (c. 1984 – 23 May 2024) was a Kenyan mountaineer and banker.[1] He was the second Kenyan to attempt summiting Mount Everest[2] after James Kagambi who became the first Kenyan to reach Everest's peak at the age of 62 in 2022.[3] Kirui climbed Manaslu, the eighth highest mountain in the world, in September 2023 in his preparation for climbing Mount Everest in May 2024.[1] Kirui died on 23 May 2024 during his attempt to climb summit of Mount Everest with the hope of becoming the first African to climb Mount Everest without extra oxygen.[1] He died a few meters below the peak of Mount Everest.[4]
Professional life
editKirui was a banker with one of Kenya's biggest lenders, Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB).[1][5] KCB recognised Kirui as Kenyan hero and KCB's ambassador.[2] Kirui served as the Senior Relationship Manager Schemes under Mortgage Division at KCB.[2]
Personal life
editKirui was born to Wilson Kenduiywo and Ruth Kenduiywo[6] originally from Chepterit, Nandi County.[7] He started climbing at a young age[8] and his passion for climbing mountains led to him authoring a book titled An Ultramarathon Story of the Tor des Geants.[9] Kirui's mother mentioned that as a toddler, Kirui would be quick to climb the tallest trees in the compound and his lack of fear for heights gave the mother chills always.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d Aradi, Gloria (23 May 2024). "Cheruiyot Kirui: Kenyan climber found dead after disappearing on Everest". BBC News. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ a b c Simiyu, Mercy (24 May 2024). "A true Kenyan hero: KCB pays tribute to employee Cheruiyot Kirui". Nation. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ Ogao, Emma (23 May 2024). "Kenyan mountaineer dies on Everest as he attempts to summit without supplemental oxygen". ABC News. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "Kenyan climber dies on Everest, guide missing as seasonal fatalities rise". South China Morning Post. Agence France-Presse. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ Wanjala, Emmanuel (23 May 2024). "KCB mourns Joshua Kirui after tragic Mt Everest expedition". The Star. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ Rotich, Bernard (25 May 2024). "Cheruiyot Kirui's mother: 'Whenever I would dream he was in danger, I knew he was climbing a mountain'". Nation. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ a b Muia, Joseph (25 May 2024). "Cheruiyot Kirui's parents open up on last conversation with him before Mt. Everest expedition". Citizen Digital. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ Kudaka, Gabriel (25 May 2024). "Cheruiyot Kirui's mother: I held my breath hoping he would come back to us after summiting Everest". NTV Kenya. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ Mwangi, Nick (31 August 2020). "Travelling the World Through Running: Meet Author Of 'An Ultramarathon: Story of the Tor Des Geants'". Nairobi Wire. Retrieved 21 June 2024.