Faith Mwende, a Kenyan who climbed the world's highest mountain, Everest, has returned home.

Faith was met at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by friends and family after spending over 40 days climbing the mountain.

She expressed that her primary motivation for climbing Lobuche Peak, which stands at an elevation of 6119 meters on Mt Everest, was to address climate change, among other concerns.

She acknowledged encountering difficulties during her ascent and shared her plans to contribute to environmental change.

During her climb, she faced challenges such as the Khumbu cough outbreak at the camp, which affected everyone, including herself. She explained that her purpose was to raise awareness about climate change, mental health, and peace.

According to her father, Christopher Linge, Mwende's passion for hiking dates back to her childhood, and she has previously climbed Mt Elgon, Africa's highest mountain, as well as Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Kenya three times.

Linge admitted that he was initially skeptical when she informed him about her plan but ultimately supported her pursuit of her dream.

"When she expressed her desire to go outside Kenya, we were not happy because we were concerned about her getting lost. Little did we know that fate had something in store for her, and she successfully ventured to Everest," Linge said.

John Thiong'o, the Chairman of No Summit Too High, praised Mwende for her dedication, emphasizing the significance of her mission in the Asian region.

"Having experienced the impact of climate change, particularly on the world's tallest mountain, she has witnessed its effects firsthand. Due to drastic weather changes, the government had to cut short the summiting period and shift to evacuations," Thiong'o observed.