Kenya: Environmental Activist Truphena Muthoni Sets New 72-Hour Tree

Kenya: Environmental Activist Truphena Muthoni Sets New 72-Hour Tree

Nairobi -- Environmental conservationist Truphena Muthoni has officially set a new world record after completing a 72-hour non-stop tree-hugging marathon, surpassing her previous personal best of 48 hours and marking a major milestone in global climate activism.

Longest ‘tree hug’ record: Truphena endures harsh weather as she attempts feat

She claims she was meant to be in Brazil for a 72-hour tree-hugging marathon, but broken promises kept her away. Instead, 22-year-old environmentalist Truphena Muthoni from Mathira constituency has turned the Nyeri Governor’s office compound into her world stage. Here, she is attempting to break her own record, stretching her previous 48-hour tree hug to […]

Kenyan Activist Truphena Muthoni breaks 72+ hour tree-hugging Guinness World Record

Kenyan environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has officially broken the 72-hour tree-hugging world record, surpassing her own previous milestone of 48 hours and cementing her place in history. The 22-year-old crossed the threshold earlier today in Nyeri, drawing national admiration, global attention and an outpouring of support from leaders, activists and ordinary citizens inspired by her […]

Millions And Other Benefits Truphena Muthoni Will Get If She Hugs A Tree For 72 Hours

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Millions and Other Benefits Truphena Muthoni Will Get if She Hugs a Tree for 72 Hours Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni is just 7 hours away from breaking her own 48-hour record as she attempts to hug a tree for 72 hours. She began this challenge on Tuesday, December 8, 2025, at 12:20 p.m., and people in Kenya and around the world are eagerly waiting to see if she can reach this mileston…

PLO Lumumba Travels to Nyeri to Cheer On Tree-Hugger Truphena Muthoni

PLO Lumumba visited Truphena Muthoni at the Nyeri Governor's office on December 10, 2025, where he encouraged her as she attempts to achieve the world record.

Gachagua Backs 22-Year-Old Tree-Hugging World Record Holder Truphena Muthoni During 72-Hour Challenge in Nyeri

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has praised and encouraged 22-year-old environmental activist Truphena Muthoni as she attempts to break her own world record in a 72-hour tree-hugging marathon in Nyeri County. Muthoni launched the challenge on Monday, December 8, at the Office of the Governor in Nyeri. She said the initiative aims to break her existing record while creating awareness about the protection of indigenous forests. “I am Trup…