Truphena Muthoni
Truphena Muthoni is a 22-year-old environmental activist known for her extraordinary commitment to raising awareness about deforestation, climate change, and mental health. She recently made headlines by setting a Guinness World Record for hugging a tree continuously for 72 hours, surpassing her own previous record of 48 hours. Muthoni's unique activism involves physically embodying her message, even going blindfolded during part of her challenge to draw attention to the experiences of visually impaired individuals facing climate-related risks. Her dedication has garnered support from local communities and political leaders, who have praised her efforts to inspire action for environmental conservation.
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Truphena Muthoni set a new world record by hugging a tree continuously for 72 hours.
Guinness World Records approves Truphena Muthoni's 72-hour tree-hugging feat
Kenya· 2026-01-27
Truphena Muthoni set a new world record by hugging a tree continuously for 72 hours.
Guinness World Records ratifies Truphena Muthoni's set 72-hour tree-hugging featKenya· 2026-01-26The trend began last year when environmental advocate Truphena Muthoni, 21, hugged a tree for 72 hours outside the Nyeri County Governor’s office to promote environmental conservation.
Kenyans risk illness in prolonged tree-hugging exercises, Health PS warnsKenya· 2026-01-16
Truphena Muthoni staged a silent protest against irresponsible tree cutting and environmental degradation.
Doctors' warning: Tree-hugging protest risks one's lives or healthKenya· 2026-01-13Truphena Muthoni recently hugged a tree for 72 straight hours as a show of commitment to environmental issues.
Why destruction of trees will likely lead to fights over water resourcesKenya· 2025-12-23Truphena Muthoni was awarded the Head of State Commendation (HSC) Medal for her exemplary service to environmental stewardship.
Ruto honours tree-hugging activist with state awardKenya· 2025-12-15
Truphena Muthoni transformed a simple gesture into a nationwide awakening by hugging a tree for seventy-two hours.
By hugging a tree for 72 hours, Muthoni has challenged AfricaKenya· 2025-12-14
Truphena Muthoni completed a physically demanding challenge of hugging a tree for 72 hours to raise awareness about environmental issues.
Activist, 22 makes history hugging tree for 72 hoursKenya· 2025-12-12
Truphena Muthoni has officially set a 72-hour world record for tree-hugging, surpassing her previous personal best of 48 hours.
'All hail Truphena': Environmentalist hugs tree for 72 hoursKenya· 2025-12-11