The young world-record holder launched the marathon on Monday, December 8, with the goal of breaking her own record and raising awareness about the protection of Kenya’s indigenous forests.
Muthoni said the challenge is both a personal journey and a public campaign. She introduced herself as a “guardian of the forests” and explained that her latest attempt is meant to spark national conversation around the environment at a time when natural forests continue to shrink.
Her tree-hugging decision, she said, is symbolic but also deeply therapeutic. According to Muthoni, connecting with nature helped her cope during difficult moments in her life, and she believes many people could benefit from it.
Muthoni said the challenge is both a personal journey and a public campaign. She introduced herself as a “guardian of the forests” and explained that her latest attempt is meant to spark national conversation around the environment at a time when natural forests continue to shrink.
Her tree-hugging decision, she said, is symbolic but also deeply therapeutic. According to Muthoni, connecting with nature helped her cope during difficult moments in her life, and she believes many people could benefit from it.
She added that environmental destruction contributes to mental-health struggles, making the exercise even more relevant to today’s generation.
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, who joined her during the launch, praised her resilience. He noted that lasting 24 hours alone is difficult, but her commitment to 72 hours sends a powerful message to the youth.
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, who joined her during the launch, praised her resilience. He noted that lasting 24 hours alone is difficult, but her commitment to 72 hours sends a powerful message to the youth.
He encouraged young people to take inspiration from Muthoni’s determination and dream big regardless of age.
This is not the first time Truphena has made headlines. On February 1, 2025, she set a new 48-hour world record for the longest time spent hugging a tree at John Michuki Memorial Park in Nairobi.
This is not the first time Truphena has made headlines. On February 1, 2025, she set a new 48-hour world record for the longest time spent hugging a tree at John Michuki Memorial Park in Nairobi.
That achievement earned her recognition from Guinness World Records and boosted her visibility as one of Kenya’s leading young environmental advocates.
Muthoni says the new challenge is not about fame. Instead, she hopes to remind the country about the importance of protecting indigenous trees, especially as rapid development continues to impact natural ecosystems. She wants more Kenyans to reconnect with nature and experience its healing effect.
To prepare for the 72-hour attempt, she trained for months and adjusted her lifestyle to handle long hours without rest.
Muthoni says the new challenge is not about fame. Instead, she hopes to remind the country about the importance of protecting indigenous trees, especially as rapid development continues to impact natural ecosystems. She wants more Kenyans to reconnect with nature and experience its healing effect.
To prepare for the 72-hour attempt, she trained for months and adjusted her lifestyle to handle long hours without rest.
She practised standing for extended periods, limited her meals, and learned to manage physical and emotional stress.
During previous attempts, she endured heat, cold, mosquito bites, and exhaustion—but always remained focused.
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