Mount Kenya University (MKU) has awarded a full academic scholarship to environmentalist Truphena Muthoni.
The award follows the enviromentalist’s recent Guinness World Record‑breaking achievement for the longest continuous tree huging which she maintained unbroken physical contact with an indigenous tree for 72 hours.
The world-breaking record was completed in December 11, 2025.
Truphena had previously completed a 48-hour Guinness Record -Breaking which has already been published.
The scholarship which was formally presented by Professor Peter Wanderi, Principal – Corporate Services, on behalf of MKU Vice‑Chancellor Professor Deogratius Jaganyi will allow Truphena Muthoni to begin her studies in January 2026 at MKU.
