Citizen TV’s Sam Gituku got everyone chuckling online when he announced what he called a new personal challenge.
In a funny post, Gituku said he’s trying a “tree leaning” challenge. It involves standing in the sun for 75 minutes with his right leg folded.
He jokingly tagged Tusker World Records, saying they should watch, and called 2026 the “Year of Records.”
The post, obviously a joke, quickly grabbed the attention of other journalists and social media users, turning a regular moment into a hot topic.
Gituku didn’t say where he was doing the challenge or if he’d do it again, but the playful tone got people talking.
Citizen TV anchors Yvonne Okwara and Hassan Mogambi joined in on the joke, adding funny comments that kept the conversation going.
Their responses showed the friendly atmosphere in newsrooms, reminding people that journalists also have fun when they’re not reporting serious news.
Online users jumped in, with some jokingly telling Gituku to “hang in there” for the full 75 minutes.
Others wondered if the challenge needed official witnesses or a doctor’s note. Some even suggested other things he could try next.
Even though the post wasn’t a serious attempt to break any records, it shows how journalists are using social media to show their funny side.
In a business that’s usually about breaking news and serious reporting, these moments are a nice change.
Gituku’s post might not get him in any record books, but it did one thing well: It entertained people, started a conversation, and reminded everyone that even a simple joke can make people happy and bring them together.