Kenyans are known for breaking running records almost effortlessly, and now another Kenyan has been added to the record books. It’s not for what you think, though!
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Mombasa-based Kenyan chef Maliha Mohammed has broken the Guiness World Record for longest time spent cooking nonstop. She set the record on Sunday, 18 August 2019, by cooking for 75 hours and preparing 400 recipes. The previous record for nonstop cooking was 68 hours by a US chef in 2018.
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Before the final competition for breaking the record, chef Maliha had done a trial run in July by cooking 200 meals in 54 hours.
She received massive online support under the #BringTheRecordHome with everyone cheering her on up to the final hour.
Update:
Looks like…
WE HAVE A NEW WORLD RECORD!!🔥🔥🔥🎉🎉🎉#ChefMaliha has passed the 68 hour mark held by the previous record holder. As it stands, she is looking to clock the 75 hour mark and set a new record for the longest time cooking continously. #BringTheRecordHome https://t.co/OeTDsBh4XW pic.twitter.com/0eaD694x1F
— Shoba Gatimu (@shobanes) August 18, 2019
She has broken the record.
It's been a journey & a battle. 1 more hour to go before #ChefMaliha gets to #bringtherecordhome.
Show her the love she needs right now #FreshFri #InspiredLiving #TalantaKenya #GWR #KenyaBay #PrideofKenya #ImaniCollective #SheffieldAfrica #InspiredKenya pic.twitter.com/pai4mc9rvP— Karibu Pwani Life (@PwaniLifeKe) August 18, 2019
Just about 2 hours left now!!
Just two😭😭Mazeh, sis is really doing the damn thing!#bringtherecordhome #chefMaliha https://t.co/3Oz8gAlqll
— Kane’s Kitchen Affair (@kaneskitchen) August 18, 2019
As part of her initiative to raise awareness for the less fortunate in society, all the food cooked will be offered to orphanages and children’s homes in Mombasa.
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