A Kenyan environmental activist broke a Guinness World Record by keeping her arms wrapped around the trunk of a tree for 72 ...

This GWR ratification comes weeks after the Kenyan environmentalist addressed online speculation that insinuated that her ...

On Monday, January 26, 2026, Guinness World Records officially confirmed that Kenyan environmental activist Truphena Muthoni set the world’s longest marathon hugging a tree — 72 hours straight, ...

A Kenyan environmental activist has set a Guinness World Record for hugging a tree for the longest continuous time.

This is after the Ministry of Health recorded several cases of people collapsing and being rushed to the hospital after ...

In January 2026, Kenyans hugged trees in a viral protest, blending activism and emotional appeal, revealing a nation's struggles for solutions and solidarity.

AVON LAKE, Ohio -- If you ever find yourself feeling stressed out or you just want to boost your immune system, hug a tree. Seriously. Research has shown conclusively that spending time in and around ...

A Murang’a woman identified as Virginia Wangare quit a48-hour tree-hugging challenge just 10 minutes in, leaving netizens ...

PALISADES PARK — Marcy Miller rested her head gently on the California palm tree, tears welling in her eyes as she embraced the trunk, memories of her now deceased father, once a worker in a lumber ...

A Kitale man was forced to abandon a 120-hour tree-hugging challenge to raise school fees after being confronted by locals, as leaders and health officials warn against the viral trend.