Kenyan comedian Tom Daktari kicked off a three-day hugging challenge with a lady today. The popular content creator announced it on social media this afternoon, January 23. Photos show him locked in a tight hug with a woman next to a black Toyota Prado. He says the goal is to break a record by staying embraced for 72 hours straight.
Daktari posted a caption that got people laughing right away. He wrote about hoping something interrupts them at night so they can get some rest. The line reads: “Hope shetani ataingilia kati tupumzike usiku kujeni mnisupport.” Many fans took it as his usual humor. They flooded the comments with jokes and encouragement.
The challenge comes at a time when endurance stunts are all over Kenyan social media. Just weeks ago, several people hugged trees for days to raise awareness on issues like cancer or environment. Daktari himself spoke out about those earlier this month. He questioned how realistic it was to stay wrapped around a tree without basic breaks.
Now he has flipped the idea. Instead of a tree, he picked a person. One photo shows the woman with a flower clipped in her hair, wearing a white top. Daktari has his arms around her, looking serious for the camera. The setting looks like an outdoor spot, maybe a parking area.
Fans reacted fast. Some called it the best twist on the trend yet. Others asked how they plan to handle eating, sleeping, or bathroom breaks. Rules for these kinds of challenges usually allow short pauses, but Daktari has not shared full details.
Tom Daktari, whose real name is known to fans from his skits, built a big following on platforms like TikTok and Facebook. He started with street comedy and hawking stories. These days his videos get millions of views. People like his relatable jokes about daily life in Kenya.
This hugging stunt fits his style. It mixes funny ideas with current trends. A couple tried a longer hug-a-thon earlier in January, going for 96 hours. Their attempt got attention for celebrating relationships. Daktari seems to be playing off that, but with more comedy.
By evening, posts about his challenge were spreading. Some accounts shared the same photo with headlines calling it viral. Supporters said they would check in for updates. A few wondered if he will live-stream parts of it.
If he pulls it off, the three days would end on January 26. That timing lines up close to weekend, when more people might follow online. For now, the announcement alone has people talking.
Daktari has done bold stunts before to grow his audience. This one feels timed well with the ongoing endurance craze. Whether serious or mostly for laughs, it has already done its job. Social media timelines filled up with his name today.
Many Kenyans enjoy these light moments amid heavier news. A comedian turning a protest-style challenge into something personal and funny gives everyone a break. Updates will likely come directly from his pages in the coming hours. The hug continues tonight. Fans wait to see how long it lasts and what stories come out of it.
