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Kenyan teacher sets new date for 45-hour Guinness World Record maths lesson
23rd June, 2026 02:12 PM
A Kenyan teacher is set to make another attempt at a Guinness World Record after announcing a new date for a 45-hour continuous mathematics lesson.
The educator, Fenwick Cyril Maloba, in an official statement on Tuesday, June 26, 2026, announced that he will now undertake the record-breaking challenge on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 8:00 am at Menengai High School in Nakuru County.
The attempt will involve teaching mathematics continuously for 45 hours, with only short breaks allowed.
“45 HOURS. ONE TEACHER. ONE GOAL: A WORLD RECORD. On Friday, 26th June at 8:00 AM, history begins,” Maloba announced.
“I’m attempting to set a Guinness World Record for the Longest Mathematics Lesson—teaching continuously for 45 hours straight, with nothing but short breaks to keep going.”
The event is scheduled to run from 26th to 28th June 2026 at Menengai High School, Nakuru County.
“45 hours. One lesson. A record in the making. Date: 26th – 28th June 2026 Start Time: 8:00 AM (Friday) Venue: Menengai High School, Nakuru County,” he stated.
The latest announcement comes after an earlier plan to attempt the record on January 30, 2026, when the teacher first revealed intentions to take on the challenge. At the time, the initiative was highlighted as a bid to break the world record for the longest mathematics lesson, drawing attention to efforts aimed at promoting STEM education in Kenya.
However, the attempt was later postponed, with Maloba citing the need to adjust scheduling and logistical arrangements before proceeding. The postponement delayed what had been widely anticipated as a unique educational endurance event.
Record attempt
Now rescheduled, Maloba says the 45-hour lesson is more than a record attempt. He describes it as a mission to change perceptions of mathematics and inspire learners across the country.
“This isn’t just about breaking a record. It’s about proving a point: that math is not a monster—it’s a marathon. One that anyone can finish, if someone is willing to walk it with them, one step, one lesson, one hour at a time,” he said.
He added that the attempt is designed to promote STEM education and demonstrate how mathematics can be a tool for problem-solving, innovation, and opportunity.
“This is a mission to inspire learners, promote STEM education, and demonstrate that mathematics is not a subject to be feared but a powerful tool for problem-solving, innovation, and opportunity,” Maloba said.
The entire session will be livestreamed, allowing the public to follow every hour of the attempt as it unfolds. Supporters are encouraged to tune in, share the stream, and engage throughout the event.
If successful, the 45-hour continuous lesson will mark a significant milestone and potentially set a new Guinness World Record in educational endurance teaching.
