Antoine Moses Plants 47,460 Mangroves in 24 Hours to Set New Guinness World Record

Antoine Moses has etched his name deeper into global conservation history after setting a new Guinness World Record for mangrove planting during a 24-hour challenge held at Mirarani, Tudor Creek in Mombasa County.

The Canadian environmentalist, known for extreme tree-planting endurance feats, has set a new global record after planting an extraordinary 47,460 mangrove propagules within 24 hours, in a high-intensity effort aimed at restoring degraded coastal ecosystems and strengthening climate resilience.

The challenge ended at exactly 08:01 hours after a continuous 24-hour planting marathon. Organisers confirmed the final tally shortly after completion. The announcement sparked celebrations at the site as volunteers and conservation partners marked a major milestone in global restoration efforts.

Mangrove Restoration Drive Takes Place at Tudor Creek

The exercise unfolded at Tudor Creek in Mombasa County, a sensitive coastal ecosystem. The focus centred on mangrove restoration.

The initiative aimed to protect shorelines from erosion and restore marine biodiversity. It also reinforced the role of mangroves as key carbon sinks in climate change mitigation.

The Kenya Forest Service supported the initiative alongside local community groups. Earthlungs also joined as a key conservation partner.

Officials from the Ministry of Environment attended the event. Representatives from KEFRI and the Earthlungs Foundation also took part, strengthening collaboration in coastal restoration.

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The closing ceremony featured Geoffrey M. Mugambi, CBS, Principal Secretary in the State Department for Forestry. His presence highlighted Kenya’s commitment to ecosystem restoration. It also underscored the government’s growing role in advancing global climate action partnerships.

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With this achievement, Antoine Moses strengthens his global standing while drawing renewed attention to the urgency of protecting mangrove ecosystems as a frontline defense against climate change and coastal degradation.

Hillary Kibiwott’s Challenge Adds Pressure in Global Record Race

Attention also shifts to Kenyan athlete Hillary Kibiwott, who recently attempted to break the terrestrial tree-planting record.

The attempt has intensified competition in the global reforestation endurance space, as record challengers push for higher environmental impact through large-scale planting feats.

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Antoine Moses shattered a Guinness World Record by planting 47,460 mangrove propagules at Tudor Creek, Mombasa during a 24-hour marathon to restore coastal ecosystems. Standing alongside the Kenya Forest Service and partners, the environmentalist worked through the mud to strengthen Kenya’s defense against climate change. PHOTO/ KFS X