Ruto awards Truphena Muthoni HSC after tree hugging feat

President Ruto awards Truphena Muthoni the HSC medal after her 72-hour tree hugging record to promote climate action and conservation...
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President William Ruto has awarded environmental activist Truphena Muthoni the Head of State Commendation (HSC) Medal for her dedication to environmental stewardship. This recognition follows her remarkable achievement of hugging an indigenous tree continuously for 72 hours to raise awareness about climate change and conservation.
- Truphena Muthoni was honored for her 72-hour tree-hugging feat, which brought national and global attention to environmental issues.
- President Ruto appointed Muthoni as an Ambassador of the 15 Billion Tree Planting Campaign.
- She will receive a fully sponsored holiday from the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Kenya Tourism Board, and support from the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry to visit Brazil for conservation exposure.
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President Ruto Rewards Environmentalist Truphena Muthoni for 72-Hour Tree-Hugging Feat - December 2025
President William Ruto has honored environmentalist Truphena Muthoni following her record 72-hour tree-hugging feat in Nyeri, which was intended to raise awareness for environmental protection and climate change. Muthoni was awarded the Head of State Commendation (HSC) Medal for her dedication to environmental stewardship. The President also appointed her as an Ambassador for Kenya's 15 Billion Tree Planting Campaign. The recognitions were presented at State House on Monday, December 15. In addition to the honors, Muthoni received a fully sponsored holiday and facilitation for an international trip.
















