- Cynthia Njeri Mburu tried to break the record by hugging a tree for 168 hours in Murang’a to show what she truly believes in
- His efforts drew crowds and became popular online, with many coming to the area to give him encouragement and support
- However, Cynthia had to stop the experiment after 128 hours, as her body could no longer tolerate the situation, which forced the health workers present to rush her to the hospital
A 17-year-old girl from Kahumbuini village, Murang’a county, embarked on a journey to hug a tree for 168 hours, equivalent to seven days.
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Cynthia Njeri Mburu started the challenge of hugging a natural mukuyu tree outside the Kiambu county governor’s office.
His determination attracted many people, with many coming forward to encourage him and support him in his mission.
In pictures shared online during the challenge, he was seen holding the tree with great firmness and unwavering determination.
Among those who visited him in the area was governor Kimani Wamatangi, who encouraged him and supported his efforts.
He also made sure that he gets 24-hour medical attention as well as protection while continuing the challenge.
Did Cynthia Njeri complete the challenge of hugging a tree for 168 hours?
The girl started the tree-hugging marathon on Friday, March 27 at 1 p.m., hoping to finish on Friday, April 3.
However, after 128 hours, his body could no longer tolerate the situation. Exhausted, he had to stop. He lost consciousness and was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment.
Despite falling short of her goal by several hours, the 17-year-old was widely praised for her courage and determination to inspire change through protest silent.
Speaking to governor Wamatangi, Cynthia explained that she was defending the rights of Gen Z. She noted that her decision to hug the tree was symbolic, representing conservation and respect for natural heritage.
He also expressed his sincere desire to inspire respect for the Kenyan flag, encourage peace, and honor the lives of the youth lost in the recent protests.
How did Kenyans online respond to the Murang’a girl’s challenge to hug a tree?
Liz Elizana: “Someone explain to me, why do this? Is there a deeper meaning? Is it really important? Please, I don’t want to pretend I understand, explain it to me.”
Robert Ocharo: “Get well soon, Cynthia Njeri. Please, can you give me your phone number? I would like to do something for you.”
Shiro: “Wueh, you really are the old ones! I tried not eating for just 24 hours and I was already shaking. However, I consider myself an expert in intermittent fasting. But the truth is that after 24 hours, the stomach starts singing ‘shake it to the max’. Congratulations if you can stand there for 168 hours without eating.”
Sylvester Harrison Gathu Shg: “The matter of hugging trees is outdated. This must stop. Just wait and you will see others start doing this… hugging trees. Before hugging a tree, make sure you have a letter from the Ministry of Health.”
Why was Truphena late in submitting evidence for the tree-hugging challenge
Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported that the world record holder for hugging a tree, Truphena Muthoni, explained why she failed to submit evidence to Guinness World Records in time after completing her 72-hour challenge.
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Truphena said he faced threats, fraud and behind-the-scenes sabotage from the people who were managing his live broadcasts and video recording.
He claimed that the person in charge of his videos demanded more than 200,000 shillings to release the video, as well as contact witnesses required by Guinness World Records.
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