Guinness World Records has finally recognised Truphena Muthoni's world record for hugging a tree for 48 hours.
The organisation publicly recognised her achievement on December 12, 2025 on their website just days after she completed her second attempt to set a 72-hour world tree-hugging record.
Guinness World Records also emailed Truphena privately to inform her that her 48-hour attempt to set the world record for the longest time hugging a tree had been successful.
"We are thrilled to inform you that your application for Longest marathon hugging a tree has been successful and you are now a successful record holder," the email read
The email provided further guidance on how to obtain certificates, frames and merchandise exclusively available to record holders.
Muthoni set her first tree-hugging world record by hugging a tree for 48 hours earlier this year, from January 31 to February 2, 2025, in Michuki Park, Nairobi City Centre.
The Guinness World Records, on their website, highlighted the need to raise awareness of mental and emotional wellbeing as the motivation behind Truphena's successful attempt.
"Truphena says she took on this record challenge 'to raise awareness about the profound impact of tree hugging on mental and emotional well-being,'" GWR wrote.
They also revealed that Truphena had spent over five months preparing her body for the 48-hour tree-hugging attempt.
This included 42 km walks and 12-hour test runs hugging a tree and she was able to surpass the previous tree-hugging record by almost 24 hours!
New World Record
Muthoni set a new tree-hugging record of 72 hours on December 11, 2025, at the Nyeri Governor's office. Truphena's resilience attracted Kenyans across the country who have come together to support the young environmentalist.
The Guinness World Records has urged Muthoni to submit the evidence to support her attempt for official recognition after Kenyans tagged the world record recognizers across social media platforms.
Truphena's green activism has been celebrated by many Kenyans and leaders, with many likening her to the prominent environmentalist Wangari Maathai.
