Kenya Guinness Record Attempt: 24,000 Trees Planted in 24 Hours for Earth Day

Kenyan athlete and environmental activist Hillary Kiplagat Kibiwott is leading a Guinness World Record attempt on Earth Day 2026 to plant 24,000 trees in 24 hours across designated restoration sites in Kenya. The initiative is part of the broader Earth Day 2026 'Our Power, Our Planet' campaign that emphasizes renewable energy and nature restoration. Kenya, which hosts significant mangrove restoration projects including the internationally recognized Mikoko Pamoja blue carbon project in Lamu, has positioned tree planting as a core national environmental strategy alongside its leading renewable energy portfolio (70%+ electricity from renewables).