Kenya: Ruto Awards Truphena Muthoni After Tree Hugging Feat

Kenya: Ruto Awards Truphena Muthoni After Tree Hugging Feat

Nairobi -- President William Ruto on Monday awarded environmental activist Truphena Muthoni the Head of State Commendation (HSC) Medal for her contribution to environmental stewardship.

How RUTO responded to TRUPHENA MUTHONI’s 72-hour tree-hugging challenge after conferring her with a Head of State Commendation at State House, Nairobi

Monday, December 15, 2025 - President William Ruto had a lighthearted exchange with environmental activist, Truphena Muthoni, at State House, Nairobi.Muthoni, who recently made headlines for hugging a tree continuously for 72 hours, boldly asked the Head of State how long he could endure such a feat.“So I hugged a tree for seventy-two hours, and how long can you go?” she asked.President Ruto laughed off the challenge, responding: “My dear, I do …

Ruto awards Truphena Muthoni HSC after tree hugging feat

President Ruto awards Truphena Muthoni the HSC medal after her 72-hour tree hugging record to promote climate action and conservation.