As soon as news spread that she had completed the 72-hour embrace, Kenyans flocked to social media particularly to the official Guinness World Records pages demanding answers.
Many questioned why Guinness word record “GWR “had not yet acknowledged or shared her achievement online.
Truphena, yesterday, captured the country’s attention after successfully completing a remarkable and highly demanding environmental challenge, which many felt was not a small fete.
The comments ranged from curious to frustrated, with users insisting that her effort deserved global recognition.
One Kenyan wrote, “so Kenya is a small village, huh? You can’t recognise Truphena’s record.”
Others expressed impatience and even humor, with one commenter warning that if Guinness did not act quickly, Kenyans might be forced to.
The outpouring of comments eventually drew a response from Guinness World Records.
In a short but clear message directed at one of the concerned commenters, GWR clarified its position explaining that the recognition process had not stalled. Rather, they were simply waiting for Muthoni and her team to submit all the required documentation.
Their official reply read: “We look forward to receiving the evidence.”
This statement shed light on the formal process required for validation, which involves submitting video proof, witness statements, and other detailed evidence for review.
Truphena muthoni concluded the endurance test marking the end of three continuous days spent embracing a tree without sleep, rest, or significant breaks.
Her motivation was clear: to highlight the urgent need for environmental protection, climate action, and a deeper human connection with nature.
The gesture, though symbolic, carried powerful meaning. It illustrated her unwavering dedication to conservation and sparked conversations across the nation.
Muthoni’s daring challenge joins the growing list of Guinness World Record (GWR) attempts by Kenyans in recent years.
From marathon cooking sessions to days-long fitness tests and unique intellectual or artistic displays, many Kenyans have been pushing their limits to place the country on the global stage.
However, Muthoni’s attempt stands apart because of its strong environmental message one that taps directly into Kenya’s ongoing struggle against deforestation, climate change, and environmental degradation.