Family and friends gathered on Wednesday to celebrate Cheruiyot Kirui who passed on near the summit of Mt Everest in Nepal

Cheruiyot Kirui’s family confirms they have decided to let his body remain on Mt Everest to avoid endangering rescuers.

Kirui died on May 23, 2024, while attempting to climb Mt. Everest without supplementary oxygen.

Despite meticulous preparation and an unwavering resolve, Kirui tragically lost his life during the final ascent.

The family has confirmed details of Kenyan climber Cheruiyot Kirui’s tragic demise on Mt Everest and extended condolences and prayers for missing Sher...

In his latest Instagram post, Kirui expressed confidence that he could conquer Everest without additional oxygen.

The career banker and hobby mountaineer was discovered dead just before the summit of Mt Everest earlier today

His body was found a few meters below the summit point of Mt Everest.

Rescue efforts are underway for the missing Kenyan climbers and others that were reported missing

The lack of oxygen, according to Muhia, is why most mountaineers use supplemental oxygen the death zone.