Mt. Kenya University (MKU) has awarded a full academic scholarship to environmental activist Truphena Muthoni, in recognition of her outstanding dedication to environmental conservation and mental well-being advocacy through endurance-based activism. The scholarship will allow Muthoni to commence her studies at MKU in January 2026, marking a key step in …
Read More »Ruto Rewards Truphena Muthoni With Sponsored Holiday
President William Ruto has rewarded environmental activist Truphena Muthoni with a fully funded holiday following her highly publicised campaign in which she spent 72 consecutive hours hugging an indigenous tree to spotlight environmental conservation and climate change. The holiday, sponsored by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Kenya Tourism …
Read More »Nyeri Activist Attempts 72-Hour Tree-Hug to Break World Record
Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni, 22, has launched an extraordinary bid to set a new Guinness World Record by continuously hugging a tree for 72 hours. This demanding challenge, taking place outside Governor Kahiga Mutahi’s office, is aimed at highlighting the urgent need for global climate action. Click here to join …
Read More »Kenyan Woman Smashes World Record with 24-Hour Tree Hug
There was jubilation at John Michuki Memorial Park as Truphena Muthoni set a new Guinness World Record for the longest tree-hugging marathon. Muthoni surpassed the previous record with a time of 24 hours and 21 minutes. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) revealed that …
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