Who was Cheruiyot Kirui?

27 May 2024

• The family said Cheruiyot lost radio communication with the base camp in the early morning of May 22, 2024, on his summit push.

The death of Mountaineer Cheruiyot Kirui has left the world in shock.

Kirui who was daring to Summit Everest, the world's tallest Mountain without supplemental oxygen.

Here are things you did not know about him.

He was found dead on May 23, 2024.
He was about to celebrate his 40th birthday.
Was the first African to almost Summit Mt Everest without supplementary (extra) oxygen.
Was accompanied by a Nepali climber Nawang Sherpa.
Has the spot where he died named after him.
His body was found at 8,800m, just 48 meters from the summit of Mt Everest.
Was a Senior Relationships Manager at KCB Bank.
Is the author of 'An Ultra Marathon Story of the TOR DES AGEANTS.

A statement by his family said they are saddened by the death of their kin.

The family said Cheruiyot lost radio communication with the base camp in the early morning of May 22, 2024, on his summit push.

"He was reported missing by his expedition company and immediately a team of rescue sherpas stationed at camp 4 were dispatched to the point of last contact."

The statement went on to reveal that Cheruiyot's body was discovered at an altitude of 8,800m, 48 meters from the summit.

"Whereas it is not possible to determine the exact sequence of events, we know that Cheruiyot and his sherpa guide, Nawang Sherpa, took a fall. "

"We extend our condolences to his friends, colleagues and the wider outdoor community. Search for Nawang Sherpa continues and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family in Nepal and pray that he is found."

The family promised to share more information in due course.

"Thank you and God bless you. Cheruiyot's Family."