Why destruction of trees will likely lead to fights over water resources

In an extreme show of commitment, resilience, purpose and focus, Truphena Muthoni recently hugged a tree for 72 straight hours.It may seem mundane, even inconsequential, but this feat boggles the mind. In her place, I, and I believe many, would have had the itch to scratch or pass water within the first five minutes. Willfully going for three days without food, water, sleep, while standing up and exposed to the elements is phenomenal.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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It may seem mundane, even inconsequential, but this feat boggles the mind. In her place, I, and I believe many, would have had the itch to scratch or pass water within the first five minutes. Willfully going for three days without food, water, sleep, while standing up and exposed to the elements is phenomenal.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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