Trending This Week: Witness Shares Video Of Accident That Killed Jirongo, Truphena Is Awarded Scholarship

• This week, the untimely death of politician Cyrus Jirongo took center stage, with many trying to uncover the events surrounding that fateful night.
• The first KSHEA results were finally released, and after the initial confusion of getting the results, students and parents celebrated the good news.
• Truphena Muthoni, a 22-year-old woman who hugged a tree for 72 hours, won a scholarship to Mount Kenya University (MKU), sparking conversations about her ingenuity and resilience

The second week of December was very sweet as the tragic death of politician Cyrus Jirongo left many people in Kenya mourning.

On the other hand, Kenyans continued to celebrate the achievements of environmentalist Truphena Muthoni, and the release of KSHEA results also brought joy to families, with many parents and children celebrating.

Here are this week’s top stories:

1. Truphena Muthoni is very happy after getting a scholarship from MKU

Truphena said with joy that Mount Kenya University gave him a scholarship, making it one of the many gifts he received.

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He completed the challenge of hugging a tree in 72 hours, aiming to break his own Guinness World Record of 48 hours, which he had set earlier that year.

His determination to raise awareness about environmental conservation attracted national attention, and many people and institutions recognized his efforts.

2. Cyrus Jirongo: A witness shares a video of the accident that killed former MP Cyrus Jirongo

Politician Cyrus Jirongo tragically lost his life in a road accident along the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway, and after a few minutes, a man filmed the aftermath of the accident.

According to the witness who shared the video on TikTokthe pictures showed Jirongo’s Mercedes Benz hitting a Climax passenger bus.

Authorities quickly arrived at the scene to assess the accident.

3. Smart Nyeri girl gets 71 points in KJSEA exams, praised by teachers

Mary Gathii from Nyeri gained national recognition after doing well in the first KJSEA exams, with the results released on Thursday, December 11.

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The release of the results by the Minister of Education Julius Ogamba marked an important step for the Skills Based Curriculum.

Mary, a student at Ndima Kanini College in Karatina, scored an impressive 71 out of 72 points, and Kenyans celebrated her remarkable achievement as she prepares to enter senior secondary school.

4. After hugging a tree for 72 hours, Kenyans question why Guinness World Records has not recognized him

Truphena Muthoni’s act of hugging a tree for 72 hours attracted a lot of attention, leading many Kenyans to visit the Guinness World Records page to ask why her record had not been certified.

Kenyans were following the event from their phones and laptops, eager to see one of their records fall but after submitting, there was radio silence for several days, and they began to complain bitterly on the Guinness World Record page.

The 22-year-old woman from Nyeri, who wanted to raise awareness about environmental issues, made Guinness World Records respond, explaining why they still did not recognize her record.

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5. Cyrus Jirongo: Kenyans are surprised as the narrative emerges of incident after incident about the former MP’s death

New details have emerged about the death of businessman Cyrus Jirongo, highlighting the common events that led to his death.

His sequence of events, including Google Maps data, CCTV footage, and eyewitnesses, has provided insight into his final hours before his car collided with a Climax bus.

As the investigation continues, many questions remain about the cause of his death.

The family is very happy for their 9th grade girl to crack the KJSEA exams, the graduate thanks her uncle who helped her

Last week, a family in Elgeyo Marakwet could not calm down after their daughter, Ainoham Jemutai Kurgat, to do well in the KJSEA exams.

Phyllis Muthini, a young graduate, went straight to the one person who helped her when she was in a difficult situation and thanked him on her big day.

Truphena Muthoni, completed her quest to hug a tree for 72 hours straight to set a new Guinness World Record

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