Stephen Gachanja got support from Kenyans who cheered him as he finished his 50-hour tree-hugging challenge. Source: FacebookGachanja, a 14-year-old boy, launched the tree-hugging challenge at Jeevanjee Garden to raise money for his brother's medical surgery in India. Did Stephen Gachanja finish his tree-hugging challenge? Stephen Gachanja started his tree-hugging mission to raise funds to treat his sick brother. He had previously denied claims that his 80-hour tree-hugging challenge was a copy of Muthoni’s recent 72-hour feat.

Source: The Star January 10, 2026 22:41 UTC