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Kenyan environmentalist hospitalized after planting 23,326 trees in 24 hours, breaking world record
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Kenyan environmentalist Hillary Kiplagat Kibiwott, known as Buzeki, was hospitalized after attempting to break the Guinness World Record for planting the most trees in 24 hours. On April 22, Buzeki began his challenge at Kessup Forest Station in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, aiming to plant 24,000 trees. He managed to plant 23,326 trees before being unable to continue, falling short of his target by 674 trees. Despite not reaching his personal goal, his effort surpassed the previous record of 23,060 trees set by Canadian Antoine Moses on July 17, 2021. Buzeki is now awaiting official confirmation from Guinness World Records for his achievement. Following his discharge from the hospital, Buzeki was honored in a ceremony attended by the Principal Secretary for the Treasury, Chris Kiptoo, the Principal Secretary for Forestry, Gitonga Mugambi, and the Chief Conservator of Forests, Alex Lemarkoko. The Chief Conservator of Forests commended Buzeki for his passion and commitment to forest conservation. Netizens also congratulated Buzeki for his accomplishment.
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