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'All hail Truphena': Environmentalist hugs tree for 72 hours

Twenty-two-year-old environmental activist Truphena Muthoni Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni becomes the first person to hug a tree continuously for 72 hours on December 11, 2025. [Amos Kiarie, Standard]

Twenty-two-year-old environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has officially set a 72-hour world record for tree-hugging, surpassing her previous personal best of 48 hours.

In a remarkable display of resilience, Muthoni held on until 12:24 pm, marking the moment she surpassed the 72-hour mark and cemented her place in the Guinness World Records.

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