Truphena Muthoni completed a Guinness World Record feat after completing an extraordinary seventy-two-hour tree hugging challenge in Nyeri.
The twenty two year old environmental activist held on until 12.24 pm to surpass the record and eclipse her own previous best of forty eight hours, which she set earlier this year at Michuki Memorial Park in Nairobi.
Her achievement drew crowds throughout the three day attempt. Locals gathered outside the Nyeri governor’s office as the final hours approached, cheering her through the final stretch and keeping vigil as heavy rain swept across the area.
\Supporters brought umbrellas, jackets and portable heaters to help her endure the cold conditions. Online, thousands followed along through TikTok livestreams and flooded the comments with encouragement.
Muthoni has long said that the challenge is about more than the record itself. She hopes to draw attention to deforestation, climate change and mental health.
At one stage she blindfolded herself to highlight the experiences of visually impaired people who face heightened risks from environmental disruption. Her approach blends symbolic protest with a direct call to action.
It also positions her among a growing generation of young Kenyans who are using public demonstrations to pressure leaders into stronger environmental commitments.
Political figures took notice as the hours ticked by. Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga visited the site during the attempt and later praised her resolve on social media, saying she was once again making the county proud.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua also issued a public message supporting her environmental advocacy and urging her to continue raising awareness on conservation and mental health.
The record marks a significant milestone for Muthoni, who has more than doubled the previous global mark of twenty four hours and twenty one minutes. Her latest feat consolidates her position as a prominent voice in Kenya’s environmental movement and provides fresh momentum to her campaign for stronger protection of the country’s threatened ecosystems.
