Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has announced that he will step away from his physical office duties for one month after sustaining an injury during a meeting in Nairobi. Incident and Medical Assessment According to a statement released on February 18, 2026, Kang’ata tripped while attending a Nutrition International meeting in…
Another Kenyan has launched a high-endurance tree-hugging challenge, drawing inspiration from the recent campaigns of Pastor Jimmy Irungu and environmental activist Truphena Muthoni, whose feats captured national attention. Stephen Gachanja, speaking in a TikTok video on Thursday, January 8, 2026, revealed that he began hugging a tree on Wednesday, January…
Jimmy Irungu, who was attempting an 80-hour tree-hugging challenge to raise awareness for cancer patients, remains under 24-hour medical observation at Murang’a County Hospital after collapsing just one hour shy of completing his goal. Irungu began the challenge on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 9:27 pm and was expected to…
Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has made a surprise visit to Murang’a County to support Pastor James Irungu, who is currently undertaking an 80-hour tree-hugging endurance challenge aimed at raising awareness about cancer. Truphena, who previously went viral after completing a 72-hour tree-hug and also holds a Guinness World Records–ratified 48-hour…
Police in Kigumo, Murang’a County, are holding four suspects in connection with the shocking murder of a woman whose body was discovered wrapped in blankets and hidden inside a bag on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. According to Deputy Police Commander Hassan Bashir, those under custody include the woman’s husband, her…