By Our Reporter
WORLD
President Samuel Samoei Ruto has today, Monday, 15th December, 2025 appointed Truphena Muthoni as an Ambassador of a 15 Billion Tree Planting Campaign, a signature national initiative dedicated to securing Kenya’s environmental future.
The appointment follows a cordial meeting between Muthoni and the President at State House following her world record breaking effort of hugging a tree for 72 hours.
PRESIDENT RUTO’S STATEMENT VERBATIM
Truphena Muthoni is an exemplary young Kenyan whose dedication and determination embody the very best of our nation’s spirit.
I had the pleasure of engaging with her in my office following her remarkable and record-breaking act of spending 72 continuous hours embracing an indigenous tree; a deeply symbolic gesture aimed at raising national and global awareness on environmental conservation and climate change.
In recognition of her courage, fortitude, and laudable leadership, I have appointed her as an Ambassador of the 15 Billion Tree Planting Campaign, a signature national initiative dedicated to securing Kenya’s environmental future.
In further appreciation of her inspiring efforts, the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Kenya Tourism Board have extended to her and her team a fully sponsored holiday experience. In addition, the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry will support the realization of her dream to visit Brazil, broadening her exposure to global conservation initiatives and environmental leadership.
As a mark of national honour for her exemplary service to environmental stewardship, I have conferred upon Truphena Muthoni the Head of State Commendation (HSC) Medal.
