Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has spoken out following her 72-hour tree-hugging challenge, revealing her plans if Guinness World Records ratifies her achievement.
During a media interview on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Nyeri, Muthoni explained that her record attempt aimed to raise awareness of environmental conservation and amplify social causes she deeply cares about.
She expressed her intention to advance initiatives that support children, youth, and people living with disabilities once Guinness officially recognizes her record.
The 22-year-old environmentalist believes that, with her record, these groups will gain a stronger voice in environmental policy at both the national and global levels.
“Most of the time, we’re not fairly engaged children, people living with disabilities, and young people. Additionally, many individuals who are dedicated to the cause do not have an adequate platform. So I’m happy that one individual has gained a platform,” said Muthoni.
Truphena Muthoni Reveals Next Move if 72 Hour Record Will be Ratified
In response to critics who label her tree-hugging as a publicity stunt, Muthoni urged them to conduct research before jumping to conclusions.
“For critics, I would encourage them to first do some research. When you’re criticizing, it’s important to have accurate information. Through research, you’ll realize there’s no point in criticizing,” she explained.
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Muthoni stressed that her efforts would be even more impactful if Kenyans responded by planting more indigenous trees, which she warns are nearing extinction.
“We cannot exist without nature. We are part of the ecosystem. Even in spiritual texts, like the Bible, God created man and placed him in the Garden of Eden,” she noted.
Truphena Muthoni plans to submit evidence of her achievement to the Guinness Book of World Records in the coming week.
On Friday, December 12, 2025, Guinness World Records stated that they had yet to receive the necessary evidence to certify Muthoni’s 72-hour tree-hugging attempt. This clarification followed a social media inquiry from a user named Maasai, who questioned why Guinness had not yet acknowledged her attempt.
In response, the organization stated, “We look forward to receiving the evidence.”
Muthoni aimed to break her own previous 48-hour record by attempting to hug a tree for 72 hours, beginning the challenge on Tuesday, December 8, 2025, at 12:20 p.m. People in Kenya and around the world eagerly awaited the completion of her milestone, which she successfully achieved on Thursday, December 11.
How Guinness World Records Are Approved
Guinness World Records (GWR) requires official evidence to verify any claimed record, with submissions assessed by its trained Records Management Team and Category Specialists.
Applicants for new or existing record titles must provide detailed information, including what they aim to achieve, how and where it will be done, and supporting links or documentation.
If you are applying, you must provide the organization with as much information as possible, including:
- What do you want to achieve
- How, where, and why you want to achieve it
- Any links that may help our team to understand your proposal.
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Once a record proposal is accepted, GWR provides guidelines and an evidence checklist, which applicants must follow carefully. Insufficient or incomplete evidence can lead to the rejection of a record attempt.
All evidence must be uploaded directly to the applicant’s GWR account and cannot be submitted via file transfer sites, email, or post.
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