The 22-year-old from Nyeri County, who has planted over 10,000 trees, aims to break her own 48-hour Guinness World Record to highlight deforestation, mental health, and tree conservation. She wore a colorful crocheted outfit while enduring the nonstop embrace, with Governor Kahiga and Deputy Muthea Njeru joining the crowd for photos.
The event draws praise for her dedication alongside criticism that county leaders overlook urgent issues like the recent vandalism of the Kieni Water Project, which serves over 30,000 households and was ruled lawful by a November High Court decision. Project chair Joseph Kagiri called the damage by Water Resources Authority officials sabotage, leaving thousands without water.