Fenwick Maloba is a Kenyan teacher of Mathematics and Physics at Menengai High School in Nakuru County, attempting to make history by setting a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest continuous mathematics lesson.
Maloba began the challenge on Friday, June 26, at 8:00 a.m., and aims to teach mathematics continuously for 45 hours. If successful, he will surpass the current Guinness World Record of 31 hours, 42 minutes, and 54 seconds, held by Nigerian teacher Susan Akanbi Kazeem.
By Saturday, June 27, Maloba had already crossed the 24-hour mark, remaining on course to complete the marathon lesson at Menengai High School.
Speaking about the challenge, Maloba said his mission extends beyond breaking a world record.
“I’m taking on this 45-hour challenge to prove that ‘Maths is not a monster; it’s a marathon.’ If I can teach it for 45 hours straight, anyone can learn it for life. Let us put Nakuru and Kenya on the global map.”
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Fenwick Maloba Age and Background
Fenwick Maloba is 35 years old and teaches Mathematics and Physics at Menengai High School in Nakuru County, where he has built a reputation as a passionate educator committed to making mathematics easier for students.
He said the idea of a Guinness World Record attempt arrived after observing that many learners viewed mathematics as one of the most difficult subjects in school. Rather than simply encouraging students through words, he chose to demonstrate the importance of persistence through action.
His campaign carries the theme “Maths is not a monster; it’s a marathon,” which he says is aimed at changing perceptions of mathematics and inspiring learners to approach the subject with confidence rather than fear.
For the record attempt, Fenwick Maloba teaches various topics from the Kenyan secondary school curriculum, including Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Probability, and Statistics, to rotating groups of learners that ensure compliance with Guinness World Records regulations.
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Education
Fenwick Maloba is an alumnus of the University of Eldoret, where he pursued his higher education before joining the teaching profession.
He is also a registered teacher under the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), a mandatory requirement for applicants attempting the Guinness World Record for the longest teaching lesson.
Before the current challenge, Maloba says he spent months preparing both physically and mentally.
Career
Fenwick Maloba has taught Mathematics and Physics at Menengai High School for several years, earning praise from colleagues and students for simplifying complex mathematical concepts through creative teaching methods.
Beyond classroom instruction, he is the founder of Nakuru Homeschooling, an initiative aimed at expanding access to quality education.
He also has more than five years of experience in school administration and educational leadership, having previously served in deputy head and education programme management roles.
Outside of education, Maloba has participated in community forums on financial literacy, where he has shared insights on personal finance, investment, and economic empowerment.
According to Fenwick Maloba, through his Guinness World Record attempt, he hopes not only to bring global recognition to Kenya but also to inspire young people to embrace mathematics as a subject that opens doors to careers in engineering, medicine, technology, artificial intelligence, and other science-related fields.
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