Ruto Rolls Out Red Carpet: Truphena’s Ambassador Role, Brazil Trip, and HSC Medal Glory.
President William Ruto on Monday hosted Truphena Muthoni at State House, commending her for environmental conservation efforts.
He appointed her ambassador for the 15 Billion Tree Planting Campaign, awarding her an HSC medal, and announcing a Brazil trip to champion Kenya’s conservation efforts.
“As a mark of national honour for her exemplary service to environmental stewardship, I have conferred upon Truphena Muthoni the Head of State Commendation (HSC) Medal,” said President Ruto.
But this was not all, Ruto also announced that the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Kenya Tourism Board have extended to her and her team a fully sponsored holiday experience.
“In addition, the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry will support the realization of her dream to visit Brazil, broadening her exposure to global conservation initiatives and environmental leadership,” said Ruto in a statement to newsrooms.
This recognition celebrates her world-record 72-hour tree-hugging stunt in Nyeri County, spotlighting youth-driven climate action.
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The ambassador position tasks Truphena with advancing national reforestation goals, building on her viral activism that broke previous records.
Ruto praised her symbolic embrace of nature amid Kenya’s deforestation challenges, with the HSC medal honoring her grit through harsh weather .
Her Brazil journey aligns with global forums like COP, strengthening Kenya’s green diplomacy .
Ruto’s gesture amplifies Kenya’s 15-billion-tree pledge, countering climate threats like floods and droughts that Truphena links to tree loss .
It inspires youth involvement, echoing calls from scouts and activists for therapeutic nature bonds. Critics view it as political optics, yet it boosts public support for eco-initiatives.
Kenyans hail Truphena as a role model, urging more platforms for grassroots warriors in policy.
This elevates Kenya-Brazil ties on biodiversity while reigniting debates on sustainable development. Community leaders push for expanded programs to sustain her momentum