Environmentalist Antoine Moses has set a new world record at Mirarani in Tudor Creek, Mombasa County.
This comes after planting over 40,000 mangrove propagules in 24 hours, the first time done by a human being.
The Canadian environmentalist, reportedly already recognised by Guinness World Records (GWR), successfully planted an extraordinary 47,460 mangrove propagules, surpassing his initial target of 40,000.
According to reports, the record-breaking exercise concluded at exactly 08:01am, marking the end of a gruelling 24-hour effort that drew attention from conservationists and local communities.
Canadian Environmentalist breaks world record in planting trees in Mombasa
As soon as Moses hit the record, celebrations erupted at the site, with conservationists describing the event as a major effort towards the restoration of the endangered coastal mangrove ecosystems.
The initiative was backed by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) alongside conservation partners and local communities.
They all worked together to rehabilitate degraded mangrove forests along the coast.
Reports indicate that mangroves are considered critical ecological assets, acting as natural coastal buffers against erosion and climate change, yet they remain among the most threatened ecosystems globally.
Furthermore, the event was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Forestry, led by the Principal Secretary Gitinga Mugambi, and those from the Kenya Forest Research Institute (KEFRI).
Further reports indicate that the Mirarani initiative is part of Kenya’s wider climate agenda, spearheaded by President William Ruto, which targets the planting of over 15 billion trees by 2032 as a key strategy to tackle climate change and environmental degradation.
