President William Ruto has recognized environmentalist Truphena Muthoni for her remarkable commitment to nature, naming her an ambassador of Kenya’s 15 billion tree-planting campaign.
This comes after Truphena achieved a 72-hour tree-hugging marathon in Nyeri, a feat aimed at raising awareness on environmental conservation.
Truphena’s record attempt, which lasted three days without sitting, eating, or using the bathroom, began on Thursday, December 11.
Truphena’s record attempt, which lasted three days without sitting, eating, or using the bathroom, began on Thursday, December 11.
While the Guinness World Records has not yet officially verified her achievement, it surpasses her previous record of 48 hours set in May 2025.
Following this extraordinary effort, Truphena was invited to State House on Monday, December 15, where President Ruto personally recognized her dedication to the environment.
Following this extraordinary effort, Truphena was invited to State House on Monday, December 15, where President Ruto personally recognized her dedication to the environment.
During the meeting, Ruto announced her appointment as an ambassador of the 15 billion tree initiative, a government flagship project focused on restoring forest cover and protecting Kenya’s environmental future.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki also joined the meeting, praising Truphena and her team for their persistence and passion for environmental protection.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki also joined the meeting, praising Truphena and her team for their persistence and passion for environmental protection.
The president highlighted the importance of individual efforts in supporting national goals, noting that initiatives like Truphena’s help promote environmental consciousness across the country.
In addition to the ambassadorial role, Ruto revealed that the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) will sponsor a holiday experience for Truphena and her team.
In addition to the ambassadorial role, Ruto revealed that the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) will sponsor a holiday experience for Truphena and her team.
This reward recognizes the link between conservation and sustainable tourism, as well as the role of young environmental activists in shaping Kenya’s future.
Truphena, who recently spoke in a televised interview, shared that she had initially planned to conduct her marathon in Brazil.
Truphena, who recently spoke in a televised interview, shared that she had initially planned to conduct her marathon in Brazil.
However, the lack of support from relevant stakeholders, including the Ministry of Environment, prevented her from doing so.
She expressed hope that her upcoming visit to Brazil, facilitated by the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, will provide her with exposure to international conservation practices and enhance her environmental advocacy.
During her interview, Truphena explained that the tree-hugging marathon was meant to inspire communities to take action on environmental issues, particularly the urgent need to address deforestation and climate change.
During her interview, Truphena explained that the tree-hugging marathon was meant to inspire communities to take action on environmental issues, particularly the urgent need to address deforestation and climate change.
She encouraged Kenyans to engage in tree planting and adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives.
President Ruto’s recognition of Truphena’s work reflects the government’s commitment to involving citizens in environmental initiatives.
President Ruto’s recognition of Truphena’s work reflects the government’s commitment to involving citizens in environmental initiatives.
The 15 billion tree campaign aims not only to increase forest cover but also to promote a culture of environmental stewardship among Kenyans.
Through such campaigns, the government hopes to create awareness about the effects of climate change, protect biodiversity, and enhance Kenya’s natural heritage.
Truphena’s 72-hour marathon has sparked widespread admiration across social media and among environmental groups.
Truphena’s 72-hour marathon has sparked widespread admiration across social media and among environmental groups.
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