Armed with nothing but a whiteboard, markers, and an iron will, Nakuru teacher Fenwick Malobah has embarked on a grueling 45-hour marathon to shatter the Guinness World Record for the longest mathematics lesson.

The audacious attempt, taking place at a local institution in Nakuru City, aims to dethrone the current record of 31 hours, 42 minutes, and 54 seconds, set by a Nigerian student in April 2025. Malobah’s mission is not just about personal glory; it is a pedagogical protest against the stigma that mathematics is a "difficult" or "boring" subject. By teaching continuously for nearly two days, he intends to prove that the subject is a test of endurance and passion, not just IQ.

The Stamina Equation

Physically, the challenge is immense. Guinness rules require the teacher to actively teach a classroom of students who must remain awake and engaged. Malobah is allowed only five minutes of rest for every hour completed—a razor-thin margin for food, bathroom breaks, and mental reset. Medical teams are on standby to monitor his vitals as sleep deprivation sets in.

"He has been training for months," said a colleague supporting the logistics. "He stands for eight hours a day teaching normally, then goes to the gym. This is an athletic feat as much as an academic one."

• The Curriculum: Malobah is covering the entire high school mathematics syllabus, from quadratic equations to calculus, ensuring the content remains relevant and educational throughout the attempt.
• The Audience: A rotating roster of students is present, their eyes glued to the board, fueled by snacks and the sheer novelty of the event.
• The Record: The previous Nigerian record holder set a high bar, but Malobah is aiming to exceed it by over 13 hours to make the new record "untouchable."

A National Lesson

The event has galvanized the Nakuru community, with parents and local leaders streaming in to witness history. In a country where performance in STEM subjects is a perennial concern for the Ministry of Education, Malobah’s stunt serves as a powerful marketing tool for the sciences.

"If a teacher can stand for 45 hours to teach math, surely a student can sit for one hour to learn it," Malobah joked during one of his brief breaks. As the clock ticks past the 24-hour mark, the fatigue is visible, but the equations on the board remain sharp. Fenwick Malobah is teaching the lesson of his life, and the whole world is taking notes.