• “Mathematics is a marathon that requires planning,” Maloba says. “Around March, the idea came that I could go for a Guinness World Record. You need to be a teacher registered by TSC, and you need to be in a school.”

“The current record stands at 31 hours. I want to teach continuously for 45 hours.”

Fenwick Cyril Maloba, a mathematics teacher at Menengai High School in Nakuru, has mapped out every detail of his Guinness World Record attempt. On Friday, January 30, 2026, he will step into the classroom and refuse to leave until he has taught for nearly two full days.

“Mathematics is a marathon that requires planning,” Maloba says. “Around March, the idea came that I could go for a Guinness World Record. You need to be a teacher registered by TSC, and you need to be in a school.”

His plan is precise: 12 blocks of four hours each, with 20‑minute breaks in between.

“The break will be enough for me to take a meal,” he explains. “We have spread the topics because Guinness World Records does not allow repetition. When I broke the news to my classes, they thought something was wrong. They are used to two hours maximum. The class should not be vacant at any point. They are looking forward to it.”

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Maloba insists the marathon is about inspiration, not exhaustion. 

Maloba’s attempt fits into a wider Kenyan wave of endurance records. In 2025, environmental activist Truphena Muthoni hugged a tree for 72 hours, earning official Guinness recognition. Just a months earlier, she had already set a 48‑hour record, sparking imitators across East Africa.

These feats have become symbols of resilience and purpose. Tree‑hugging, marathon teaching, and long‑distance runs now stand as public tests of stamina. Many are tied to causes—environmental protection, education, or community awareness—transforming personal endurance into collective advocacy.

Social media amplifies the spectacle, turning local efforts into viral campaigns that capture global attention.

Yet the craze carries risks. Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Public Health, Mary Muthoni, has cautioned citizens against extreme endurance challenges. She urged anyone attempting such feats to undergo medical checks and secure clearance, warning that prolonged exertion can trigger dehydration, circulation problems, or collapse.

Maloba’s chalkboard may soon join Kenya’s growing list of record‑breaking stages. His marathon lesson embodies the restless spirit of Nakuru—ambitious, resilient, and eager to prove that mathematics, like endurance itself, is a test of persistence.

Maloba’s chalkboard may become the next Kenyan stage for resilience and ambition. But Kenyans are asking: Should Guinness honor the learners too, for sitting through the longest lesson?

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