In the first three weeks of January 2026, over five Kenyans have hugged trees because they felt unheard and desired public attention. From desperate parents and teenagers to police officers, Kenyans ...

Truphena Muthoni is a Kenyan environmentalist who has broken her own record for hugging a tree for 72 hours. On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Muthoni began an attempt to continuously hug a tree for 72 ...

Visibly tired, relieved, and overcome with emotion, environmental activist Truphena Muthoni finally completed a physically demanding challenge that has propelled her onto the global stage. For 72 ...