- Environmentalist Truphena Muthoni celebrated receiving her Guinness World Record badge for completing the task of hugging a tree for 48 hours in February 2025
- The 22-year-old shared an update on her attempt to hug a tree for 72 hours in December, aiming to break her previous record
- Truphena also explained how long it will take for his latest attempt to be officially recognized and teased plans to break more records in 2026.
Environmentalist and wildlife activist Truphena Muthoni has given an update on her Guinness World Record attempt in 2025, revealing why her challenge to hug a tree for 72 hours has yet to be officially recognised.
Source: Facebook
The 22-year-old went viral after attempting to break her own record by hugging a tree for the longest time.
Was Truphena’s Guinness World Record verified?
In February, Truphena successfully completed a 48-hour tree-hugging challenge, and has now finally received her official Guinness World Record badge for the feat.
She shared her excitement on social media, saying:
“I’m already very happy for this year. I received my record breaking badge and I feel very excited. I’m very happy, I just want to say thank you to God because this is really amazing.”
Why hasn’t Truphena’s latest record attempt been confirmed?
Truphena also explained that his attempt to hug a tree for 72 hours has not yet been officially recognized because he has not submitted the required evidence to Guinness.
“I’m still waiting for my 72-hour test to be confirmed. It’s a lot of work, I have to share the video, I have people writing witness statements and timekeeper statements. All of that will be finished by this week, and when I present it, it will take about five days, so we’ll be celebrating,” he said.
He also teased fans about the upcoming Guinness World Record attempts he has planned for the new year, promising more excitement to come.
Watch the video:
Netizens comment on the Truphena ad
Fans and social media users flooded the comments section of her video, congratulating her on her achievement.
Here are some messages from social media users:
Mike Modo:
“Congratulations, Truphena, now fill your page with unique environmental content. Stay focused. Work extra hard in the space you’ve been given and keep shining. Beware of brands that want to use you for ads and forget your responsibility, your passion and your determination to save Native trees and mental health.”
Cde Mike Limundo II:
“Congratulations, woman….you have already found your purpose….you worked and showed perseverance. Stick to the content of the environment, of the trees and all that we associate you with. More expertise, more refined, like a champion!”
Pine Design:
“Congratulations. Keep shining. Don’t let naysayers and naysayers touch you. Most of them are just showing up. Remember that it’s the tree that bears fruit that gets stoned.”
Arthur Hunter:
“Congratulations and happy new year girl. I love you and the good work you are doing. Environmental protection is one way to make the world a better place for you, for me and for all mankind. We all must embrace the habit of planting trees and taking care of our environment.”
Source: Facebook
Was Truphena Muthoni awarded a trip to Dubai?
After completing her 72-hour trial, Truphena won the hearts of many, leading to an outpouring of gifts.
Among those who were inspired by his desire and ambition were tourism tycoon Simon Kabu and his daughter Maurine.
The father and daughter duo teamed up to reward Truphena with an all-expense paid trip to Dubai during the festive season.
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