Truphena Muthoni went viral after attempting to break the Guinness World Record for hugging a tree for 72 hours The young woman has managed to make a name for herself on social media, and Kenyans have ...

Truphena Muthoni’s record-breaking 72-hour tree hug has grown into something far more lasting than many had foreseen The 22-year-old environmental advocate has now agreed to adopt and restore a forest ...

Prof. Peter Wanderi, MKU's Principal for Corporate Communication and Alumni Relations hands over a dummy scholarship cheque to Environmentalist Truphena Muthoni on December 17, 2025. [Courtesy] ...

From the outset, Muthoni has described the exercise as more than a mere endurance stunt. Still, she remains firm. Supporters remain on site, offering umbrellas, blankets, portable heaters and moral ...

The governor cited 22-year-old climate activist Truphena Muthoni’s world-record attempt as an example of the determination young people should strive for. Muthoni, who is attempting to extend her ...

Nairobi — Kenyan environmental conservationist Truphena Muthoni has officially secured a new world record after completing an extraordinary 72-hour non-stop tree-hugging marathon, surpassing her ...

Twenty-two-year-old environmental activist Truphena Muthoni Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni becomes the first person to hug a tree continuously for 72 hours on December 11, 2025. [Amos Kiarie, ...

Truphena Muthoni has attempted a new world record with a tree-hugging marathon. The 21-year-old hugged a single tree in a public park in downtown Nairobi, Kenya for almost 48 hours. She is waiting to ...