- Truphena Muthoni, a 22-year-old from Nyeri, hugged a tree non-stop for 72 hours, surpassing her own previous record of 48 hours
- After completing the 72-hour tree-hugging marathon, Truphena was rushed to the hospital, visibly frail and exhausted
- Her efforts were supported by her family, friends, Nyeri county residents, where she undertook the marathon, and Kenyans on social media
Nyeri residents and Kenyans at large have expressed their pride and joy after 22-year-old Truphena Muthoni completed her 72-hour tree-hugging challenge in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record.
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As Kenyans await the record to be ratified by the Guinness World Records, many have shown their support and hailed her efforts in promoting environmental conservation and fighting deforestation.
Muthoni, on December 10, broke her own record of hugging a tree non-stop for 48 hours. She took on the challenge to raise awareness about environmental conservation, climate change, and the fight against deforestation.
During the challenge, she honoured people living with disabilities by being blindfolded.
After achieving the new record on December 11, Truphena was rushed to the hospital by her family and a few prominent figures from Nyeri.
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Why was Truphena Rushed to the hospital?
In a video, the young woman was captured lying inside an ambulance, frail and exhausted after standing non-stop while hugging a tree for three days.
Among those who organised her hospital visit was businesswoman Muthoni Kirumba, famously known as Baby Top.
Having been standing for 72 hours straight without food or water, Truphena had to be taken in for a medical evaluation and check-up.
“This was just a procedure to ensure she’s in good health before proceeding with any other activities related to her cause, including eating,” said her family.
Images shared from the hospital showed her smiling but visibly tired and sleepy, alongside Baby Top, who had earlier promised to deliver a KSh 1 million gift from OdiBets.
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Kenyans expressed admiration for Truphena, with many praising her dedication to the cause and encouraging others to plant trees in her honour.
Charuthi Wanjiru:
“And she should be the Kenyan ambassador for climate change, global warming, and resolutions for a safer, greener, and more humane world. Congratulations to our champion. Can each Kenyan plant a tree in her recognition? I will plant one in her honour.”
Patrick Rudiger:
“She should be massaged by Steve. Congratulations, Truphena Muthoni, you’re such a Kenyan darling. Someone give this lady a hug on my behalf.”
Franc Njuguna:
“The lesson we learn from her is that if each of us puts in a little effort, we can change the world. Congratulations, Truphena.”
Gitahiga wa Chai:
“That young girl is truly phenomenal. She conquered what none of us has even attempted. Congratulations, Truphena.”
How did Truphena prepare for 72 hours of tree-hugging?
In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported that the 22-year-old woman said she prepared and trained in advance for the challenge.
She walked for long hours to boost her stamina, covering 42 kilometres, and also practised tree-hugging for 35 hours, followed by another session for 60 hours.
Truphena also shared that she ate one meal a day and ensured she was medically fit to complete the three-day marathon.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
