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Originally published by Kenyanstop
December 9, 2025
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Why Kenyan Girl, 22, Wants to Hug Tree for 72 Hours

Muthoni began her three-day tree-hugging marathon on December 8, 2025, at an event graced by Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga...
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Truphena Muthoni, a 22-year-old Kenyan environmentalist, is attempting to break her own Guinness World Record by hugging a tree for 72 hours. This marathon, which began on December 8, 2025, is a silent protest against deforestation and aims to advocate for animal rights.
- Truphena Muthoni previously set a record by hugging a tree for 48 hours at Nairobi’s Michuki Park on February 1, 2025.
- The event was flagged off by Nyeri County Governor, Mutahi Kahiga.
- Muthoni claims she was blocked by the Ministry of Environment from undertaking a similar marathon in the Amazon, Brazil.
- During her final 24 hours, Muthoni plans to stay blindfolded for 3 hours as a tribute to visually impaired people and their vulnerability to climate injustice.
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