Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui’s name entered Kenya’s mountaineering history in May 2024 after a fatal attempt to climb Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak.
His story is often told as one of ambition, discipline, and the extreme risks associated with high-altitude climbing, where even experienced athletes face unpredictable and often deadly conditions.
Kirui, a 40-year-old Kenyan banker, was not a professional mountaineer by training.
He was known in his personal circles as an endurance enthusiast who balanced a demanding corporate career with a growing passion for mountaineering and long-distance challenges. Get The Full Story Here