NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan climate activist Truphena Muthoni is set to attempt a new Guinness World Record by hugging 1,172 trees within one hour in Brazil, according to Embakasi West MP Mark Mwenje. Mwenje introduced Muthoni to Parliament on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, announcing that she will travel to Brazil…
Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has unveiled her latest ambitious project a massive tree-planting initiative in Kwale County aimed at setting a new world record while raising awareness about ocean conservation. Record-Breaking Target Speaking in a radio interview on Monday, February 23, 2026, Muthoni outlined plans to plant 150,000 mangrove seedlings…
Nyeri County, Kenya – Climate activist Truphena Muthoni has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records for completing the longest marathon hugging a tree, sustaining the feat for an extraordinary 72 continuous hours. The record-breaking attempt took place on December 11, 2025, in Nyeri County, where Muthoni endured cold, rainy…
Another Kenyan has launched a high-endurance tree-hugging challenge, drawing inspiration from the recent campaigns of Pastor Jimmy Irungu and environmental activist Truphena Muthoni, whose feats captured national attention. Stephen Gachanja, speaking in a TikTok video on Thursday, January 8, 2026, revealed that he began hugging a tree on Wednesday, January…
Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has made a surprise visit to Murang’a County to support Pastor James Irungu, who is currently undertaking an 80-hour tree-hugging endurance challenge aimed at raising awareness about cancer. Truphena, who previously went viral after completing a 72-hour tree-hug and also holds a Guinness World Records–ratified 48-hour…
Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has reported a remarkable surge in online engagement, with her conservation-focused content garnering over 68 million views on Facebook in the past 28 days. The milestone underscores increasing public interest in environmental issues and the growing appetite for educational and actionable content on nature preservation. In…