Kenyan Gen Z Truphena Muthoni Aims for 72-Hour Tree Hug World Record in Nyeri
Kenyan Gen Z activist Truphena Muthoni began a marathon tree-hugging session in Nyeri County on December 8th. She is attempting to break her 48-hour world record to champion mental health, disability awareness, and indigenous tree conservation.
Support from Kenyans
This is Muthoni’s second attempt at setting a Guinness World Record. Her prior attempt, a 48-hour session, is dwarfed by her current endeavour. Despite the lack of food and essentials, Truphena has Kenya’s environmental future in focus.
‘’I am requesting all of you who are on my comment section and even those who are not online. Send me a video if you’re going to support me and if you’re not going to support me still, send a video. ‘’
Onlookers rallied by Truphena’s side, witnessing part of her mission. They played music and interacted with their star, keeping her company throughout the 72-hour wait.
Truphena, the social justice warrior
Truphena’s tree-hugging mission is more than five minutes of fame. Her display champions and raises awareness for three critical causes: mental health, disability awareness, and the environment (specifically, indigenous trees).
This latest attempt is Truphena Muthoni’s comeback after a 48-hour tree-hug session at Michuki Park, Nairobi, in February this year. The former scout recalls how dehydrated she was and how her second feat will involve a lot of hydration.
Health over activism
Truphena Muthoni is making sure that her attempts to change the world won’t come at the cost of her health; she practices fortitude and trains her body through fasting and long walks. She also keeps warm as she braces the elements in a cosy crochet sweater
Truphena’s timer comes to a close on December 11th, 2025, the day before the Kenyan national holiday, Jamhuri Day. If Truphena Muthoni pulls through, not only will she have two records on her belt, but she will also be the first Kenyan to beat her own record in the Guinness World Book. Before that, Abdul Hakim Awal, a Ghanaian, competed in the same category and lasted 48 long hours.
