“Rachel Ruto has praised environmental champion Hillary Kiplagat Kibiwott after he completed a Guinness World Record bid by planting 23,326 trees in 24 hours at Kessup Forest Station in Elgeyo-Marakwet.
In a public message, Rachel Ruto described the achievement as “history written in green,” saying the milestone reflects a strong commitment to environmental protection and future generations. She also called on communities to continue planting, nurturing, and protecting trees.
According to Kenya Forest Service, Kibiwott’s total surpassed the previous record of 23,060 trees, making the attempt a major boost to the country’s reforestation efforts.
Environmental groups and supporters hailed the feat as a symbol of how individual action can contribute to climate goals, ecosystem restoration, and national tree-cover targets.
Kenya has increasingly promoted mass tree-planting campaigns as part of broader sustainability plans, making Kibiwott’s accomplishment especially significant.”
In a public message, Rachel Ruto described the achievement as “history written in green,” saying the milestone reflects a strong commitment to environmental protection and future generations. She also called on communities to continue planting, nurturing, and protecting trees.
According to Kenya Forest Service, Kibiwott’s total surpassed the previous record of 23,060 trees, making the attempt a major boost to the country’s reforestation efforts.
Environmental groups and supporters hailed the feat as a symbol of how individual action can contribute to climate goals, ecosystem restoration, and national tree-cover targets.
Kenya has increasingly promoted mass tree-planting campaigns as part of broader sustainability plans, making Kibiwott’s accomplishment especially significant.”
