Kenyan environmental advocate Truphena Muthoni Truphena Muthoni has officially received her Guinness World Records badge, confirming her status as a global record holder after successfully hugging a tree continuously for 48 hours.
The badge, issued by Guinness World Records, formally recognises Muthoni as the “Record Breaker” for the longest marathon hugging a tree, cementing her achievement in the organisation’s prestigious global records archive. According to Guinness World Records, the record was attained on February 2, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya.
The official documentation reads:
“Longest marathon hugging a tree is 48:00:00 hours, achieved in Nairobi, Kenya on February 2, 2025.”
The badge bears the Guinness World Records seal and confirms that Muthoni met all verification requirements set by the organisation. The attempt demanded uninterrupted physical contact with a single tree for the entire 48-hour duration, with any break resulting in immediate disqualification.
Guinness World Records is known for its rigorous verification process, which involves thorough review of video evidence, timekeeping, witness statements, and supporting documentation before any record is validated. The issuance of the badge signifies that Muthoni’s attempt passed all checks and complied fully with global standards.
Reacting to the milestone, Muthoni shared her excitement on Facebook, saying, “New Year comes with official Record Breaker Badge.”
Her record now joins thousands of extraordinary achievements recognised worldwide by Guinness World Records. In an earlier interview, Muthoni explained that her motivation went beyond setting a record. She said she undertook the challenge to “raise awareness about the profound impact of tree hugging on mental and emotional well-being.”
Preparation for the feat took more than five months and involved intense physical and mental training. Her regimen included 42-kilometre walks, strength conditioning, and multiple 12-hour tree-hugging test runs designed to build endurance and resilience.
Muthoni’s accomplishment surpasses the previous record of 24 hours and 21 minutes, held by 23-year-old Ghanaian journalist Abdul Hakim Awal. Awal had earlier broken a 16-hour record set by Uganda’s Faith Patricia Ariokot and linked his attempt to environmental advocacy, pledging to plant one tree for every minute spent hugging a tree.
Following confirmation of her record, Muthoni expressed gratitude, saying, “It’s finally home. My 48 hours for the longest marathon hugging a tree have been recorded. Thank you, God. Thank you, Kenyans, for your support.”
She also revealed that her recent 72-hour non-stop tree-hugging attempt is still under review and awaits official recognition by Guinness World Records.
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