A young man, Hillary Kiplagat Kibiwott, from Elgeyo-Marakwet County has officially launched an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most trees planted within 24 hours.
Hillary is targeting 24,000 seedlings in a single day at Kessup Forest Station in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, across a 30.15-hectare site.
The current world record stands at 23,060 trees, set by Antoine Moses in Alberta, Canada, on July 17, 2021, meaning Kibiwott needs to surpass that figure to etch his name in the record books.
The attempt was flagged off by Elgeyo-Marakwet Governor Wesley Rotich, who was on hand to mark the start of what many are describing as a bold and inspiring challenge rooted in youth leadership and environmental action.
Supporting Kibiwott throughout the attempt is a Kenya Forest Service team providing technical guidance on the ground, led by Regional Forest Conservator for North Rift John Rono and County Forest Conservator Richard Guya.
Beyond the record itself, those behind the initiative say the attempt carries a deeper message about the role young people can and should play in climate action and landscape restoration, at a time when the effects of environmental degradation continue to be felt across the country.
