In January 2026, Kenyans hugged trees in a viral protest, blending activism and emotional appeal, revealing a nation's struggles for solutions and solidarity.

Visibly tired, relieved, and overcome with emotion, environmental activist Truphena Muthoni finally completed a physically demanding challenge that has propelled her onto the global stage. For 72 ...

For just over three days, Jimmy Mwangi’s arms were wrapped around a tree in Murang’a town. Mwangi, a 30-year-old pastor from Kamaguta village in Mugoiri subcounty, set out to hug the tree for 80 hours ...

People gather around the Children's Tree of Life, a 15-year-old New Zealand Christmas Tree, to give it a hug during Tree Hugging Day at Palisades Park on Tuesday afternoon. (photo by Brandon Wise) ...

"Prairie | Concrete," presented by interdisciplinary dance artist Pramila Vasudevan and Aniccha Arts as part of Public Art Saint Paul's Wakpa Triennial Art Festival, encourages tree hugging and nature ...