Mama D, whose real name is Dorcus Bashema Kirabo, has captured the world’s attention as she embarks on a journey to etch her name in the annals of the Guinness World Records (GWR) for the longest Cooking Marathon.
This culinary quest began on December 23, 2023, in Kira, at Zoe’s Cakes ‘n’ Bites. As of the compilation of this article, Mama has already cooked for an impressive 97 hours and 40 minutes.
The current record was set by Alan Fisher from Ireland, who cooked non-stop for a staggering 119 hours, 57 minutes, and 16 seconds.
As it stands now, Mama, who is determined to surpass the record, has already exceeded the achievement of Nigerian chef Hilda Baci, who cooked for 93 hours and 11 minutes.
While we continue to cheer her on, let’s reflect on the Guinness World Records held by Uganda.
Longest Applause: In September of this year, Guinness World Records officially confirmed Phaneroo Ministries’ applause as the longest. The congregation clapped continuously for 3 hours and 16 minutes, maintaining an impressive average sound level of 88.5 decibels (dB) throughout the duration. To validate their record-breaking achievement, they had to sustain an applause level above 80 dB for the entire duration, far surpassing the previous record of 2 hours and 5 minutes set in 2019 by Clark Stevens and The Festival of Awesomeness (UK).
Largest Rolex: On November 4, 2021, Raymond Kahuma, a 26-year-old Ugandan, and his team prepared for months to create the largest Uganda rolex, weighing a staggering 204.6 kg and measuring 2.32 meters in length. This record highlights the beloved Ugandan breakfast delicacy, a combination of chapatti, rolled egg omelette, and vegetables, commonly served at roadside stalls.
Fastest 10,000-Meter Run (Male): Joshua Cheptegei made history at the Budapest athletics championships on August 20, 2023, by clinching gold for the 10,000-meter run. The 26-year-old athlete currently holds the world record for the fastest 10,000 meters (male), an incredible feat he achieved with a time of 26 minutes and 11.00 seconds in Valencia, Spain, in 2020. This record-breaking performance shattered the previous record that had stood since 2005. Cheptegei has also set new records in the 5 km and 5,000 meters.
Youngest Average (Median) Population: Uganda boasts the youngest population in the world, with 78 percent of Ugandans under the age of 30. The country holds the lowest median average age of any nation globally, at 15.1 years (15 years for men and 15.2 years for women).
Additional Guinness World Records attributed to Uganda include:
- Most Thunder Days Per Year
- Most Physically Active Country
- Most Horns on a Giraffe
- Most Aggressive Butterfly
- First Dwarf Giraffe
- Youngest Reigning Monarch
- Shortest Hostage Rescue
Uganda’s remarkable achievements continue to shine on the global stage, showcasing the nation’s diverse talents and unique characteristics in various domains, from athletics to culture and demographics.
