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Guinness World Records has officially validated environmental activist Truphena Muthoni’s achievement of hugging a tree continuously for 72 hours, setting a new world record. In a statement issued on Monday, January 26, Guinness described Muthoni as a devoted Kenyan environmentalist who delivered a powerful message on environmental protection by embracing …

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 …

Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has revealed that she did not take any bathroom breaks during her record-breaking 72-hour tree-hugging marathon. In an interview on Sunday, December 14, 2025, Muthoni explained that she did not feel the need to use the bathroom because she was fasting throughout the challenge and was …

President William Ruto on Monday appointed environmental activist Truphena Muthoni as an ambassador of the government’s 15 Billion Tree Planting Campaign, citing her outstanding dedication to climate action and forest conservation. The announcement followed a meeting between the President and Muthoni at State House, Nairobi, where Ruto commended her courage …

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 …

Kenyan environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has now been officially listed in the Guinness World Records after the organisation confirmed her achievement for the Longest Marathon Hugging a Tree, which she completed in 48 hours. Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga announced the news on Friday, December 12, 2025, after sharing the email …

Truphena Muthoni, a 21-year-old environmentalist from Mathira Constituency, recently gained national attention for her attempt to break the 72-hour tree-hugging record. From Tuesday to Thursday, she hugged an indigenous tree at the Nyeri Governor’s Office, braving harsh conditions for three days and nights to set the record. Click here to …

Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has received massive support both online and in person, accumulating a wide range of gifts after completing her 72-hour tree-hugging challenge. Her livestreams attracted huge attention on TikTok, turning the record attempt into one of the most financially supported Kenyan creator moments this year. Click here …

Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has officially set a new world record by hugging a tree continuously for 72 hours, surpassing her previous personal best of 48 hours. The 22-year-old began her marathon on Monday, December 8, 2025, outside the Nyeri governor’s office, drawing crowds of supporters, county officials, and curious …

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. Click here to …