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Murang'a pastor Jimmy Irungu collapses 20 minutes short of 80-hour tree-hugging record

The 30-year-old lost consciousness after enduring 79 hours and 40 minutes hugging a tree in Murang’a town, where the endurance feat began.
By Tania Omusale 15h ago
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In the period leading up to his death, Wambugu had appealed publicly for financial support to undergo a bone marrow transplant, a procedure estimated to cost about Sh9 million.
By Joan Oyiela 17h ago
Critics argue that limiting access to independent internet services could undermine communication, transparency and civic participation during the electoral period.
By Gloria Bridget Ochwada 2d ago
The incident occurred during a disrupted campaign stop after security officers moved to block Bobi Wine from holding a scheduled rally.
By Gloria Bridget Ochwada 2d ago
A passenger bus carrying students overturned on the Nairobi–Nakuru highway in Kimende on Tuesday morning.
By Raymond Muthee 2d ago
Protesters also raised concerns over alleged bribery that allows illegal alcohol outlets to continue operating despite repeated NACADA raids.
By Jael Wakesho 4d ago
In addition to the death penalty proposal, Ruto announced plans to establish a strengthened Anti-Narcotics Unit within DCI, with operational capacity comparable to the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit.
By Molly Chebet 4d ago
A Gitaru family in Kiambu County lost their home to a fire caused by fireworks on New Year’s Day, with no injuries reported but all possessions destroyed.
By Jael Wakesho 6d ago
Muthoni set the new world record after spending 72 continuous hours hugging an indigenous tree, surpassing both the previous global record and her own earlier personal best of 48 hours.
By Gloria Bridget Ochwada 6d ago
A 16-storey building under construction in Nairobi’s South C estate collapsed on January 1, sparking a multi-agency rescue operation amid public outrage over construction safety.
By Okumu Modachi and Jael Wakesho 6d ago
Rashid Idi's passing has been deeply felt within the newsroom and the wider media fraternity, where he was regarded as a skilled and dependable videographer whose work spoke for itself.
By Kevin Tunoi 1w ago
The video sparked condemnation online, with many viewers calling the attack excessive and demanding action from authorities.
By Tania Omusale 2w ago
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