Pastor James Irungu, the man who attempted to hug a tree for 80 hours, sadly collapsed and is now at the Murang'a Level 5 ...

Stephen Gachanja started a 50-hour tree hugging challenge so he can raise funds for his sick brother who is battling a severe ...

NAIROBI,Kenya Jan 8-Pastor James Irungu, a Murang’a resident who set out to break the national tree-hugging endurance record, collapsed just minutes - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | ...

Truphena Muthoni supports James Irungu's 80-hour tree-hugging challenge to raise cancer awareness, amid mixed reactions from ...

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 ...

The challenge, which tests both physical endurance and mental resilience, has drawn attention from locals and online followers, who are cheering Pastor Irungu on as he remains perched on a tree for ...

An Auburn University graduate student has become an international sensation after establishing a new Guinness World Record for hugging the most trees in an hour. Abubakar Tahiru is a native of Tepa, ...

For many people, loneliness is the toughest part of self-quarantine. For those living alone, going without company and physical contact for a long period of time can take a serious toll on their ...

Pastor James Irungu, the Murang'a man seeking to better the tree-hugging record set by tree planting Ambassaddor Truphena Muthoni collapsed after spending 79 hours and 40 minutes in an 80-hour ...

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