
Capital FM has announced a partnership with Kenyan mountaineer Martin Mumo for Project Everest 2027. Mumo expressed that while the journey is personal, he aims for it to symbolize a larger narrative about African mountaineers, highlighting their contributions and experiences in the sport.
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