Truphena shared photos of video calls with several individuals but did not reveal the specific record she intends to break or the people involved. “
A new Guinness World Records, so soon? Are we even allowed to do this? For our children for the Earth… for the matriarchy? Guess what, Guess where ……,” she wrote.
Fans and friends flooded the comments, encouraging her efforts. “Go girl, shine brighter than before, congratulations,” wrote Mary Nabwire, applauding Truphena’s dedication and perseverance. Many echoed the support, praising her environmental activism.
However, some expressed concern about the timing. Yusuf Majaliwa wrote, “This is the rainy season. Wait until January 2027,” cautioning against attempting a record amid challenging weather conditions. Truphena responded, highlighting that the rainy season is ideal for planting trees, hinting at the new record’s environmental focus.
Truphena recently set the Guinness World Record for the longest tree-hugging marathon, completing an astounding 72 hours at the Nyeri Governor’s office compound on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Her feat was recognized globally, cementing her status as a committed environmentalist.
During the marathon, she blindfolded herself after 48 minutes to honor people living with disabilities, demonstrating resilience and symbolic inclusivity. Her record surpassed previous achievements and drew attention to environmental conservation and human endurance.
In addition, Truphena broke the previous 24-hour tree-hugging record by hugging a tree for 48 hours. The former record holder, Abdul Hakim Awal of Ghana, had hugged a tree for 24 hours, 21 minutes, and 4 seconds in Kumasi on May 23, 2024.
Truphena dedicated about five months of preparation for the challenge. She conducted personal test runs, went on long walks, and trained her body and mind for the extreme endurance required, highlighting the determination behind her record-setting attempt.
With her next record attempt hinted to involve tree planting, Kenyans are eagerly awaiting updates. Environmentalists and supporters hope she continues inspiring a culture of conservation and resilience across the country.