Truphena Muthoni

Truphena Muthoni

activist Kenya

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.

Born on Dec 11, 2003 (22 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
201,202
Power
397$
Sentiment
8.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 4 8.50 0.37% +0% 53,771,296 201,202 $106,000 397$
Totals 4 53,771,296 201,202 $106,000 397$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Truphena Muthoni set a new world record by hugging a tree continuously for 72 hours. 9

The Standard: Guinness World Records approves Truphena Muthoni's 72-hour tree-hugging feat

Kenya Kenya: Truphena Muthoni set a new world record by hugging a tree continuously for 72 hours. 9

The Standard: Guinness World Records ratifies Truphena Muthoni's set 72-hour tree-hugging feat

Kenya Kenya: The 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. 8

The Standard: Kenyans risk illness in prolonged tree-hugging exercises, Health PS warns

Kenya Kenya: Truphena Muthoni staged a silent protest against irresponsible tree cutting and environmental degradation. 8

The Standard: Doctors' warning: Tree-hugging protest risks one's lives or health

Kenya Kenya: Truphena Muthoni recently hugged a tree for 72 straight hours as a show of commitment to environmental issues. 9

The Standard: Why destruction of trees will likely lead to fights over water resources

Kenya Kenya: Truphena Muthoni was awarded the Head of State Commendation (HSC) Medal for her exemplary service to environmental stewardship. 9

The Standard: Ruto honours tree-hugging activist with state award

Kenya Kenya: Truphena Muthoni transformed a simple gesture into a nationwide awakening by hugging a tree for seventy-two hours. 9

The Standard: By hugging a tree for 72 hours, Muthoni has challenged Africa

Kenya Kenya: Truphena Muthoni completed a physically demanding challenge of hugging a tree for 72 hours to raise awareness about environmental issues. 9

The Standard: Activist, 22 makes history hugging tree for 72 hours

Kenya Kenya: Truphena Muthoni has officially set a 72-hour world record for tree-hugging, surpassing her previous personal best of 48 hours. 9

The Standard: 'All hail Truphena': Environmentalist hugs tree for 72 hours