Kenya: Health Ministry Warns Against Prolonged Tree Hugging Without Medical Clearance

Kenya: Health Ministry Warns Against Prolonged Tree Hugging Without Medical Clearance

Nairobi -- The Ministry of Health has cautioned members of the public against engaging in strenuous activities such as prolonged tree hugging without proper medical check-ups and physical preparation.

Bungoma Woman Hugs Tree for 74 Hours Against Corruption

A woman from Bungoma named Florence Onyango has hugged a tree for 74 hours to protest against corruption in Kenya. The act started as a way to draw attention to graft in government. It ended when she was rushed to hospital from exhaustion. During the event, residents chased away Bungoma Woman Representative Catherine Wambilianga when […] Source

Health Ministry warns against prolonged tree hugging without medical clearance.

NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 15 – The Ministry of Health has cautioned members of the public against engaging in strenuous activities such as prolonged tree hugging without proper medical check-ups and physical preparation. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has raised alarm over what she termed as a worrying trend, noting that some individuals have collapsed and ended up in hospital after hugging trees for long periods. “Tree hugging may look…

Bungoma lady rushed to hospital after hugging tree for 74 hours

Flora Onyango travelled from Nairobi to her native Bungoma to go and hug a tree for 74 hours. The lady said it was her gallant way of fighting corruption in Kenya.