Tree hugger in Nandi on the hunt for a husband
By Nancy Marende, January 22, 2026Residents of Kapsabet town in Nandi County were treated to an unusual but peaceful sight after two women were spotted hugging a tree at Nandi Gardens while openly expressing their personal concerns.
According to a Facebook user in the area, Kirui Rop, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, one of them said she was seeking help to raise her child’s school fees, expressing hope that her situation would change for the better.
The other woman explained that she was praying for a serious, responsible husband, saying she desired a stable partner with whom to build a future.
This incident comes a few days after Mercy Chepkemei and a man from Kimwani in Tindiret were also seen at the same location. On that occasion, Mercy was advocating against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), while the man was calling for support for musicians and MCs in Nandi County.
Truphena Muthoni
This comes a month after environmental enthusiast Truphena Muthoni officially entered the Guinness World Records (GWR) record books, with the organisation confirming her achievement in the Longest Marathon Hugging a Tree category, lasting an impressive 48 hours.
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga shared the email confirmation and congratulated Muthoni for her resilience and environmental advocacy on Friday, December 12, 2025.
“Finally, Truphena Muthoni has been recognised as the world record holder for the longest tree hugging of 48 hours. Thank you, Kenyans, for piling on the pressure. We want them to recognise the 72-hour hug too!” the governor said.
The confirmation came through an official email from the Guinness World Records Management Team, notifying Muthoni that her application had been approved and that she was now an official world record holder.
“We are thrilled to inform you that your application for the longest marathon hugging a tree has been successful, and you are now the Guinness World Records Title Holder!” Guinness World Records, Record Management Team stated.
The Guinness World Records notification, issued under Application Reference: 240924013659lmha, outlined the next steps for the newly crowned record holder.
The email informed Muthoni that within 15 minutes of receiving it, she would gain access to the exclusive Record Holder Zone, where she could purchase official certificates, frames, and merchandise.
She will also be able to claim her free Digital Record Breaker Badge, allowing her to share the accomplishment across social media platforms instantly.
“Congratulations, you are Officially Amazing!”
The environmental activist completed the challenge on Thursday, December 11, 2025, amid loud cheers, ululations, and overwhelming public support.