Kenya has officially broken the Guinness World Records for the most people planting mangrove trees simultaneously, with 4,124 verified participants completing the exercise at the Jomvu Mangrove Ecosystem.

The attempt, organized by the Kenya Scouts Association (KSA) in partnership with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and the M-PESA Foundation, saw over 4,196 people converge on the site.

After a strict verification process, 4,124 participants met all requirements set by Guinness World Records, surpassing the minimum threshold of 3,001 by a wide margin.The success rate was 98%, with each participant planting young, native mangrove species while maintaining proper spacing and avoiding machinery.Official adjudicator Carl Saville confirmed the record after reviewing documentation and verifying compliance.

This achievement coincided with the International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems, highlighting Kenya's commitment to environmental conservation.

The initiative supports President William Ruto's directive to grow 15 billion trees by 2032 and aligns with efforts to combat climate change and protect coastal ecosystems.

Environment Cabinet Secretary Dr Deborah Barasa emphasized the importance of mangrove conservation for climate resilience and local economies, noting Kenya is losing 0.7% of its mangrove cover annually.