Fenwick Maloba, a mathematics teacher at Menengai High School in Nakuru, is set to teach a continuous 45-hour mathematics lesson to break the world record. The attempt is scheduled to begin on Friday, January 30, at 2 a.m., aiming to boost student interest in the subject. Maloba believes this will challenge the long-held view that mathematics is difficult.
Fenwick Maloba, a mathematics and physics teacher at Menengai High School in Nakuru, has been instructing for six years and now plans a unique challenge. He intends to deliver lessons to rotating groups of students for a total of 45 hours without extended breaks, surpassing the current record of 31 hours, 42 minutes, and 54 seconds set by Sanusi Kazeem in Ilorin, Nigeria, on April 12, 2025.
Dubbed “Mathematics is not a monster, it's a marathon race,” the initiative seeks to motivate students and shift the perception that math is reserved for the exceptionally gifted. Maloba emphasizes that with effort and the right mindset, the subject can become accessible and enjoyable. This comes shortly after another Kenyan achievement, where environmental activist Truphena Muthoni hugged a tree for 72 hours in Nyeri from December 8 to 11, breaking her previous 48-hour record.
“If I can teach for 45 hours straight, then anyone can learn mathematics in life. Let's put Nakuru and Kenya on the world map. I hope for support from well-meaning Kenyans,” Maloba stated. The attempt will take place in the Nakuru East area and could elevate Kenya's profile in global records.
