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PHOTOS: President Ruto awards Truphena Muthoni with HSC, fully paid trips after Statehouse meeting

President Ruto with Truphena Muthoni at Statehouse Nairobi [PCS]

President William Ruto has conferred the prestigious Head of State Commendation (HSC) medal upon 22-year-old environmental activist Truphena Muthoni in recognition of her outstanding contribution to environmental conservation.

In a statement after hosting Muthoni at State House, the President praised her as a symbol of courage, resilience and youth leadership, following her record-breaking feat of hugging an indigenous tree continuously for 72 hours.

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