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Kenyan climber narrowly escapes death in Nepal earthquake

Steve Obbayi-Kenyan climber in Mt Everest

Steve Obbayi is a daring man. Very daring. Twice, he has tested the gods of Mt Everest. Twice, the gods have turned him away.

When last week's earthquake shook Nepal to the core claiming over 5,000 lives, Mr Obbayi, 39, was on his second attempt to conquer the highest peak on earth.

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