Truphena Muthoni now holds her official badge from Guinness World Records. It honors her record of hugging a tree for 48 hours straight.The badge names her the record holder for the longest time hugging a tree. This puts her in the group's worldwide books.Guinness says she set the mark on
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Aisha Jumwa Mourns Death of Her Mother Sidi
Aisha Jumwa, once Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage, shared news of her mother's death.Her Sunday statement said Sidi died that morning after a quick illness.It expressed deep grief over losing their dear mother Sidi to a short sickness.Jumwa called her the family's main support and core.
Kenya Approves Second-Generation Smart Driving Licences
The Cabinet has given the go-ahead for second-generation smart driving licences. They will roll out via a public-private partnership. The goal is to update Kenya's transport system and boost road safety.President William Ruto chaired the Cabinet meeting on Monday, 15 December 2025.These licences add instant fines, mobile wallets, and a
Ndegwa Njiru Says Ruto’s Infrastructure Fund Is Unconstitutional
Advocate Ndegwa Njiru calls President William Ruto's National Infrastructure Fund unconstitutional. He says it lacks support in Kenya's 2010 Constitution.Njiru posted on X on December 15, 2025. He noted the Constitution lists just three public funds. Any new one needs a change to the Constitution.He wrote, "Fellow Kenyans, our
Kibe Mungai Questions Circumstances of Cyrus Jirongo’s Death
A well-known legal expert Kibe Mungai has voiced significant concerns regarding the conditions surrounding the passing of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, asserting that the available information implies the event might not have been a simple traffic collision.In an interview on December 15, 2025, Mungai appealed to officials to investigate
Truphena Muthoni on Tree Hugging: ‘I Lost Count’
At the age of 22, Truphena Muthoni has profoundly influenced public discourse surrounding environmental preservation, psychological well-being, and youth-driven advocacy, primarily through the act of embracing trees.During a television interview on Sunday, December 14, 2025, shortly after undertaking a demanding 72-hour attempt, the conservationist disclosed that she could no
Governor Barasa Donates Ksh100,000 for Cyrus Jirongo’s Funeral
Kakamega governor Fernandez Barasa has contributed a sum of Ksh100,000 to initiate the funeral arrangements for the recently deceased former Lugari MP, Cyrus Jirongo.His contribution came on Saturday, December 13, 2025, following his visit to Jirongo’s rural residence, which he discovered to be unoccupied.Although local residents and acquaintances had assembled
Oscar Sudi Pays Tribute to Former MP Cyrus Jirongo
Oscar Sudi, the Member of Parliament for Kapseret, has issued a statement detailing the exceptional attributes of the late former Lugari Member of Parliament, Cyrus Shakhalaga Jirongo, who tragically passed away in a road accident at Karai, situated along the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway, on Saturday, December 13, 2025.In an extensive declaration