President Ruto Honors Tree-Hugging Activist Truphena Muthoni at State House

President William Ruto today honored renowned environmental activist Truphena Muthoni at State House, Nairobi, in recognition of her unwavering commitment to environmental conservation and climate action.

The colorful ceremony, attended by government officials, environmentalists, and youth leaders, saw President Ruto praise Muthoni for her hands-on approach to conservation.

She is famously known for hugging trees as a symbol of protection and advocacy for nature.

The President described her work as a powerful reminder that protecting the environment begins with individual action and love for nature.

Truphena Muthoni represents the spirit of a greener Kenya. Her courage, consistency, and passion for tree conservation align with our national agenda of environmental protection and sustainable development.

Visibly emotional, Muthoni thanked the President for the recognition and dedicated the honor to grassroots environmental defenders across the country.

She emphasized the importance of involving communities, especially the youth, in tree planting and conservation efforts.

I hug trees because they give us life. This recognition is not just for me, but for every Kenyan who believes in protecting our forests for future generations.

The event comes as Kenya intensifies its campaign to plant 15 billion trees by 2032, a flagship environmental goal under President Ruto’s administration.

He encouraged Kenyans to emulate activists like Muthoni by taking part in tree planting and safeguarding natural resources.

The ceremony concluded with a symbolic tree-planting exercise within the State House grounds, reinforcing the government’s commitment to fighting climate change and promoting environmental sustainability.