Tag: #Tree-Hugging
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Truphena Muthoni Breaks Another World Record
Environmentalist Truphena Muthoni is seeking a new place in the record books after embracing 1,234 trees on Friday, May 8, in an attempt to surpass the Guinness World Record for the highest number of trees hugged by one person within an hour. The standing benchmark is 1,123 trees, set by Abubakar Tahiru in Auburn on…
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Government Moves to Tame Growing Tree-Hugging Trend
The government, through the Ministry of Health, has issued a public advisory warning Kenyans against engaging in prolonged tree-hugging challenges without first undergoing a medical check-up, citing rising health concerns. The warning follows a surge in the trend inspired by environmental activist Truphena Muthoni, who completed a 72-hour tree-hugging challenge on December 11, 2025, surpassing…
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Pastor Jimmy Irungu Collapses Minutes Short of 80-Hour Tree-Hugging Cancer Awareness Challenge
Murang’a town witnessed an extraordinary display of endurance on Thursday morning after Pastor Jimmy Irungu collapsed just moments before completing an ambitious 80-hour tree-hugging challenge aimed at raising cancer awareness. The 30-year-old cleric lost consciousness after clinging to a tree continuously for 79 hours and 40 minutes, falling short of his goal by barely 20…