A Kenyan man, George Achoka, is on a mission to hug 15,000 strangers as an individual for Guinness World Records.
Achoka gained attention for his ‘free hugs’ movement when it went viral during the Reject Finance Bill demonstration in Nairobi, where he hugged over 1,000 people in three hours.
People around the world have taken on incredible challenges for Guinness World Records, like cooking marathons, dance-a-thons, and more.
Achoka is preparing to break the Guinness World Record for the highest number of hugs by an individual in 24 hours.
He said, “Fifteen thousand hugs in a single day, all for a cause of spreading love and positivity.”
His mission, dubbed ‘Nairobi Hugfest 2024’, is set to make waves this month.
The event will not only aim for a world record but also foster an atmosphere of unity and warmth.
“The first day this thing went viral online, a greater percentage of Kenyans got to learn about hugs. I think I hugged like 1000 people in like three hours.
“We want to break the Guinness World Record for the most hugs by an individual in 24 hours,” Achoka shared.
“We are aiming to get 15,000 people on board in a single day. I truly believe we can do it!”
