Turkana resident Priscillah launches 72-hour tree gugging challenge in Lodwar / ScreengrabA Turkana woman has launched a 72-hour tree-hugging challenge in Lodwar to draw attention to what she termed as high cost of treating diabetes in Kenya. Through her protest, Priscillah is appealing to President William Ruto and the county governor to improve access to diabetes care. I don’t have that kind of money, which is why I have started the tree-hugging challenge. The challenge began when Tree Planting Ambassador Truphena Muthoni hugged a tree for 72 hours, igniting more than an endurance feat. She likened the tree-hugging challenge to marathon training, explaining that even professional athletes spend one to three months preparing for long-distance races before participating.

Source: The Star January 20, 2026 00:33 UTC