The 22‑year‑old Kenyan, who won fans across the country after earning a Guinness World Record badge for hugging a tree for 48 continuous hours in February 2025, announced late last year that she had pushed herself even further attempting a grueling 72‑hour tree‑hugging challenge in December. The goal: to break her own record and set a new global benchmark in environmental endurance and awareness.
But as the New Year dawns, there’s a growing sense of suspense and impatience. Although Truphena has publicly shared updates about her attempt, she has not yet submitted the official evidence required for Guinness World Records to review and verify the claim.
In a candid update on January 1, 2026, Truphena explained what’s involved in getting her latest feat recognised. It’s not simply about hugging a tree and hoping for the best.
The process demands rigorous documentation including hours of video footage, authenticated witness statements, logs, timestamps, and technical compliance with Guinness’s strict rules.
“That’s quite a job,” she admitted, underscoring the time‑consuming work behind gathering and organising all the evidence.
Truphena also explained that the review process on the Guinness end can take many months meaning that even if she submitted everything today, the official verdict might only come much later in 2026.
Her update has drawn mixed reactions among her supporters. Some fans are encouraging and confident that she’ll soon be certified as the world’s longest tree‑hugger, while others question whether the effort will pay off after the physical challenge has already passed.
Social media platforms buzz with speculation: Will Guinness recognise her 72‑hour attempt? Could there be technical glitches in the documentation?
Despite the uncertainty, Truphena isn’t slowing down. She teased plans to pursue even greater records in 2026, hinting that the 72‑hour attempt was just the beginning of a much larger journey aimed at inspiring environmental stewardship.
For now, her supporters are left in limbo waiting for the official word that could either confirm a new world record or send Truphena back to the drawing board. Either way, the suspense surrounding her achievement continues to grow as the year unfolds.
