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Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni is approaching the final one hour of her extraordinary 72-hour nonstop tree-hugging challenge, aiming to set a new world record.
The 22-year-old started the marathon on Monday, December 8, 2025, outside the Nyeri governor’s office, with supporters, county officials, and onlookers watching closely.
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Her goal is to surpass her previous record of 48 continuous hours, set in February 2025, by reaching 72 hours of continuous tree-hugging.
From the beginning, Muthoni has emphasized that her challenge is more than a test of endurance. She describes it as a “silent protest” against deforestation, a call to protect indigenous forests, and a personal demonstration of the mental-health benefits of reconnecting with nature.
She explained, “Hugging trees is therapeutic, especially given the mental health challenges worldwide that are often linked to environmental degradation.”
