Kenyan teacher Fenwick Cyril Maloba has postponed his Guinness World Record attempt for the longest individual mathematics lesson, which was scheduled to take place at Menengai High School in Nakuru County.
Maloba was expected to teach mathematics non-stop for 45 hours, starting this Friday, January 30, at 8:00 am.
In a statement shared on his official Facebook page on Friday, January 30, 2026, Maloba disclosed that the world record has been put on hold until further notice due to unavoidable circumstances.
The teacher further promised that new dates would be announced once they have resolved the issues.
“Our Guinness World of Record attempt for the longest mathematics lesson individual that was to take place this morning has been put on hold until further notice,” Maloba announced.
“New dates shall be shared once all issues have been resolved. I would like to thank each and every person who has been involved in the preparation and planning.”
In addition, Maloba added that despite their best efforts, the attempt has been put on hold until further notice.
“We did everything possible to bring it home,” he said.
World record
This comes days after he revealed plans to make history by attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon mathematics lesson.
In a post shared on his official Facebook page ahead of the challenge, Maloba said the bold attempt is meant to change how people view mathematics.
“I will be participating in a Guinness World Record™ attempt for the Longest Marathon Mathematics Lesson (Individual)! 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!” Maloba wrote.
In addition, Maloba says the record attempt is not just personal but also a chance to put Nakuru and Kenya on the global map, as Guinness World Records observers monitor the process.
“Let’s put Nakuru and Kenya on the global map. Your support and prayers will keep me going through the night,” he stated.
The event will be open to the public, with supporters encouraged to attend physically at Menengai High School or follow the lesson live on YouTube as it unfolds over nearly two days.
“I invite you to come and witness this journey in person at the venue or follow the action LIVE from anywhere in the world on YouTube here,” he added.
