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Man, 84, climbs Mt Kenya again in honour of Matiba

Naigzy Gebremehdin, 84, at NaruMopru River Lodge on Sunday night when he made it back from a hike in Mt Kenya. [Kibata Kihu/Standard]

Although he is modest enough not to admit it, Naigzy Gebremedhin, 84, is a beater of odds.

Many people dream of living to his age, and the majority of those who do must contend with physical frailties.

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