Murang'a Pastor Collapses in Tree Hugging Marathon

The 30-year-old was rushed to Murang’a County Level Five Hospital after fainting from exhaustion with slightly over an hour remaining to complete the challenge..

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Pastor Jimmy Irungu collapsed after hugging a tree for 79 hours and 40 minutes in Murang'a, just short of his 80-hour target for a cancer awareness campaign. He was rushed to Murang’a County Level Five Hospital due to exhaustion but is in stable condition.

Pastor Irungu's 79-hour endurance set a new benchmark, surpassing environmental advocate Truphena Muthoni's previous 72-hour record.
The challenge, which began on Sunday, January 4, 2026, drew large crowds and national attention, including a visit from Truphena Muthoni herself.
Murang'a County CEC for Youth Affairs Noah Gachucha praised Irungu's achievement, and Governor Irungu Kang’ata pledged county support for cancer awareness initiatives.

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