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

Muthoni explained that her tree-hugging challenge was inspired by her personal connection to nature, which she describes as ...

Tree-planting ambassador and environmental activist Truphena Muthoni now holds the Guinness World Record for the longest tree ...

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

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, ...

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.

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.

Nature lovers will practice what they preach when they gather Saturday at Lake Hope State Park in southeast Ohio for an inaugural tree hugging competition. The idea came from a similar event held in ...

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 ...

This time of year can invoke a sense of darkness, gloom or sadness for some people. Admittedly, it affects me as well. But there is one way to combat it, and that is to go outdoors and be with nature.