President Ruto Honors Tree-Hugger Truphena Muthoni with Medal and Ambassador Role

Ruto appointed Muthoni ambassador for Kenya's 15 Billion Tree Planting Campaign and awarded her the rare Head of State Commendation medal. They planted a tree together alongside Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, while Environment Secretary Festus Ng’eno pledged support for her dream trip to Brazil ahead of COP30. Muthoni called their meeting filled with hope; officials praised her courage, though some questioned if tree-hugging matches real action like planting.
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