Mountaineer Faith Mwende has received insurance coverage, medical care and climbing gear in her quest to climb Mt Everest.

This follows a partnership between Mutual East Africa Group and the mountaineer to highlight the importance of embracing a healthy and well-rounded lifestyle ahead of her quest to become the first Kenyan woman to summit Mt. Everest.

Old Mutual East Africa Group Chief Operating Officer Isaac Nzyoka said the Insurance Company is focussing on providing intAs a company offering integrated financial services and the wholesome wellness of the people in their communities.

“Dr. Mwende’s mantra, “No Summit too high”, speaks to the audacity of the human spirit and the potential to overcome any obstacle,” Nzyoka said.

During the support handover, Old Mutual affirmed that the wellness of the people in the communities it operates in is critical to meeting its purpose of enabling people to achieve their financial goals. H

The company’s commitment to sustainability, lifestyle and wellness aligns with Mwende’s goal of championing mental health and climate change awareness.

“Mountaineering has been a personal journey for me. It’s not just about reaching the summit; it’s about using my platform as a tool for positive change to promote crucial causes such as mental health and climate change challenges,” Mwende said.