Old Mutual East Africa Group has unveiled a partnership with mountaineer Dr Faith Mwende seeking to highlight the importance of embracing a healthy lifestyle.

The partnership comes as Old Mutual sponsored Dr Mwende’s insurance, medical care and climbing gear ahead of her quest to become the first Kenyan woman to summit Mt Everest.

Old Mutual East Africa Group Chief Operating Officer Dr Isaac Nzyoka lauded the mountaineer’s "no summit too high” mantra saying it captured the audacity of the human spirit.

“We share this spirit of determination and innovation, as reflected in our mission to provide lifestyle and wellness solutions that help people achieve their lifetime financial goals. As a company offering intergrated financial services, we are focused on the wholesome wellness of the people in the communities we operate in,” said Dr Nzyoka.

He added, “This includes physical, mental and financial wellness which is at the heart of the business that we do. We have initiatives that empower people to know their wellness, improve it with the right information, and provide solutions for their wellness journey.”

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Dr Mwende said mountaineering has been a personal journey for her having been born and raised on the hilly side of Kilungu area in Makueni County.


“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,” stated Dr Mwende.

She added, “I am grateful to Old Mutual for their belief in my quest and for their support as it will provide peace of mind, knowing that if anything happens, proper medical attention or evacuation will be available.”

Old Mutual noted that taking care of the wellness of the people in the communities it serves enables it to achieve its purpose of empowering people to realise their financial goals.