Canadian environmentalist Antoine Moses has established a new world record at Mirarani in Tudor Creek, Mombasa County, by planting more than 40,000 mangrove propagules within 24 hours, a feat never previously accomplished.
The Canadian, already acknowledged by Guinness World Records (GWR), managed to plant an impressive 47,460 mangrove propagules, exceeding his original goal of 40,000.
The record attempt concluded precisely at 08:01am, ending a demanding 24-hour endeavor that attracted interest from conservation groups and local residents.
Upon achieving the record, festivities broke out at the location, with environmentalists hailing the achievement as a significant contribution to reviving the endangered coastal mangrove habitats.
The project received support from the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), along with conservation partners and local communities, collaborating to restore the area.
Mangroves are regarded as vital ecological resources, serving as natural coastal defenses against erosion and climate impacts, yet they rank among the most vulnerable ecosystems worldwide.
The event was also graced by senior officials from the Ministry of Forestry, headed by Principal Secretary Gitinga Mugambi, and representatives from the Kenya Forest Research Institute (KEFRI).
The Mirarani effort forms part of Kenya’s broader climate strategy, championed by President William Ruto, which seeks to plant over 15 billion trees by 2032 as a core approach to addressing climate change and environmental deterioration.
Initiated in 2022, the 15 Billion Trees Campaign strives to increase the nation’s forest cover to 30 percent while rehabilitating damaged terrain.
The initiative also seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create sustainable employment through widespread ecosystem restoration involving communities, organizations, and young people.
Notably, this accomplishment occurs amid intensified international attention, as Guinness World Records continues to evaluate a different attempt by Kenyan environmentalist Hillary Kiplagat Kibiwott, who recently surpassed Moses’ previous land-based tree record by planting 23,326 trees within 24 hours.
Despite reports that Kibiwott has exceeded the previous total, Moses remains the officially recognized record holder.