Police on Thursday were forced to lock out large crowds that had gathered at the Nyeri Governor’s Office gate hoping to be allowed in to watch 22-year-old environmentalist Truphena Muthoni, who is set to break the record for the longest tree-hugging marathon at 12:25 pm.
Muthoni, an environmental enthusiast from Mathira Sub-county in Nyeri County, on Tuesday began an attempt to break the world record by hugging a tree continuously for 72 hours.
For three full days and nights, Truphena has remained firmly wrapped around the trunk of an indigenous tree — without eating, drinking, sitting, sleeping, or using the washroom.
Truphena says her mission is to raise awareness about the importance of indigenous trees, many of which are threatened by deforestation, urbanization, and changing weather patterns. She hopes this challenge will spark broader conversations about environmental protection and inspire others to act before more indigenous tree species are lost.
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