- Brian, a boy from Chepseon, Kericho County, took on the challenge of hugging a tree for 72 hours to raise money to buy a motorcycle
- However, a few hours before he finished the exercise, an unknown person allegedly stole his donation box, an action that hurt his soul.
- Brian stopped hugging the tree and followed the thief, thus completing his exercise
A young man from Chepseon, Kericho County, is full of grief after he had to finish his tree-climbing marathon 72 hours early.
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Brian took on the endurance challenge as a personal goal, with reports claiming he was raising money to buy a motorcycle.
He began hugging the tree with enthusiasm and enthusiasm, hoping to finish his exercise on Tuesday, January 27, at noon.
A donation box was placed in front of him to collect donations from passers-by and fans.
Many gathered in the area, continuing to encourage him as he approached the final hours of the exercise.
Others gave words of encouragement, while some contributed donations to support his cause and personal efforts.
He completed 52 hours without incident until 2pm on Monday, when his efforts were suddenly interrupted.
Why did the boy from Kericho give up?
An unknown person allegedly stole his donation box and fled, causing confusion and grief in the area.
As a result, Brian was reported to have naturally left the tree to follow the thief, thus abruptly ending his challenge.
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According to reports, the young man was later spotted at an entertainment area in Chepseon, prompting laughter and reactions among local residents.
Despite the sad ending, many residents have praised Brian’s courage and discipline, stressing that his efforts should not be erased by the act of one selfish individual.
The feelings of Kenyans on the internet about the incident
People in the networks had mixed feelings; some felt sympathy for Brian’s condition, while others said he should have been protected during the exercise.
Willard Name: “JHave you ever been woken up from a good sleep? You feel like going back to sleep, but the dream cannot continue… sometimes, we have to ignore the desires and stay focused.”
Nick Ngeno: “I told them it would be better to deny him protection during the challenge. His contributions were taken, and he did not deserve to stop.”
Caleb: “It’s very sad. Did he get his money back, or even the donation box? Also, what exactly is this? I thought he was collecting boda boda money. Now how is he going to be helped?”
Cheri Zandra: “This whole ‘tree-hugging’ program should be scrapped. People should be punished. If I was with him, I would eat meat and enjoy it. He wasn’t looking for a better life, he was just trying to twist people’s minds.”
Why did the Kericho Police Officer try the tree hugging exercise
Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported that a police officer in Sossiot, Kericho County, attempted the challenge of hugging a tree to protest the increasing insecurity in his area.
However, his mission did not last long as his fellow officers picked him up just a few minutes after he started.
The officer was briefly detained for psychological evaluation following his public display of anxiety, leaving many wondering how his challenge would end.
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