Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui
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 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 summit point (peak) of Mount Everest.[4]
Kirui climbed Manaslu, the eighth highest mountain in the world, in September 2023 in his preparation for climbing Mount Everest in May 2024.[1]
Professional life[edit]
Kirui 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[edit]
Kirui was born to Wilson Kenduiywo and Ruth Kenduiywo[6] originally from Chepterit village, 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]
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References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Cheruiyot Kirui: Kenyan climber found dead after disappearing on Everest". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ a b c "A true Kenyan hero: KCB pays tribute to employee Cheruiyot Kirui". Nation. 2024-05-24. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Kenyan mountaineer dies on Everest as he attempts to summit without supplemental oxygen". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Kenyan climber dies on Everest, guide missing as seasonal fatalities rise". South China Morning Post. 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "KCB mourns Joshua Kirui after tragic Mt Everest expedition". The Star. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Cheruiyot Kirui's mother: 'Whenever I would dream he was in danger, I knew he was climbing a mountain'". Nation. 2024-05-25. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ a b "Cheruiyot Kirui's parents open up on last conversation with him before Mt. Everest expedition". Citizen Digital. 2024-05-25. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "NTV Kenya: Cheruiyot Kirui's mother: I held my breath hoping he would come back to us after summiting Everest". NTV Kenya. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ Kirui, Cheruiyot. AN ULTRAMARATHON STORY OF THE TOR DES GÉANTS.