Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has sent a heartfelt congratulatulatort message to the 22-year-old environmental champion Truphena Muthoni.
Truphena has successfully completed her 72-hour tree-hugging challenge, a feat aimed at securing a Guinness World Record.
In a statement on Thursday, December 11, 2025, Passaris praised Truphena’s courage.
“The last time I hugged a tree…well, let’s just say it didn’t last 72 hours. But you did, and I applaud you for the courage, the strength, but most of all, the audacity; the audacity to silence the noise, to follow the drumbeat of your heart, and the audacity to speak for the environment without even saying a word. I truly admire it,” she stated.
“I’d be happy to hear more about your cause, and if this is you at 22, I cannot wait to see what more you will bring to the world. God bless you, and God bless our environment”, Passaris added.
Passaris is currently in Uganda representing Kenya for the EALA games.
