Raymond Kahuma largest chapati
Digital Creator Raymond Kahuma Has Spent Ksh 1,190,937, While Trying To Break The Guinness World Record For Making The World’s Largest Chapati.
Digital creator Raymond Kahuma is trending again after revealing his massive costs during his bold Guinness World Record attempt in Kenya. He spent Ksh 1,190,937 while trying to create the world’s largest chapati, a goal that captured social media attention through short videos across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
Kahuma documented the entire process through a detailed production showing giant tools, heavy materials, and a passionate team. His attempt comes as Kenya seeks to reclaim a culinary world record from India, which currently holds the official Guinness record with a 145 kg chapati.
A Big Dream Begins in Kenya
Kahuma announced his plan after months of preparation. His goal was simple: make a chapati heavier than 150 kg and larger than 3.6 meters. According to Guinness guidelines, the chapati must be cooked exactly like a normal one, only scaled up.
The challenge required a massive stove, a giant frying pan, special rolling tools, and a strong team. Kahuma chose Kamukunji metal fabricators to build the equipment.
The Giant Stove and Frying Pan
The stove measured 3.5 meters in diameter. Builders used clay bricks, cement, sand, and vermiculite to ensure it could withstand intense heat. The giant frying pan was made from six thick iron sheets welded into a circular shape. Each sheet cost Ksh 17,500, pushing the project budget higher.
Metal bars were welded under the pan to prevent sagging under heat. A heavy frame was also added to support the chapati during cooking.
Rolling the Dough Required Special Tools
Normal rolling pins were too small, so Kahuma created giant wooden rollers, including a long mahogany piece. Workers also made thin wooden sticks to slide oil beneath the dough, preventing burning. These same sticks helped flip his previous 100 kg Rolex chapati in Uganda.
This time the chapati needed larger tools because the dough weighed over 150 kg.
Global Inspiration Through Short Viral Clips
Short videos helped drive the story. Clips showing giant chapatis from Laikipia, India, and the global food community increased pressure on the Kenyan team. Popular creators like Frenchie and Youcreator Zee posted similar attempts.
Search trends showed rising interest in “World’s Largest Chapati,” with Kenyan pages gaining new traction. Kahuma’s own previous video, where he set a record for the fastest chapati, resurfaced on TikTok.
Mixing 153 Kilograms of Flour
Three giant buckets were used to mix the dough. The ingredients included 153 kg of flour, 40 kg of oil, sugar, salt, turmeric, and water. Workers kneaded the mixture for hours.
The dough was then shaped inside a 3.6-meter ring, ensuring a round final chapati. The team spent over six hours rolling, flattening, and shaping the dough.
Cooking the Chapati Was the Hardest Stage
Four bags of charcoal were poured into the stove. The giant frying pan was lifted by many people and placed on top. The chapati started cooking, but uneven heating became a serious issue.
One side cooked perfectly, but another side began burning. Kahuma feared losing the entire project. If the chapati burned, it would become ineligible for Guinness verification.
The team lifted the pan off the stove to reduce heat and prevent further burning.
Kahuma Took a Huge Financial Risk
Kahuma revealed he had spent over one month preparing for the attempt. Costs included transport, materials, welding, woodwork, charcoal, food ingredients, and labor. When he added every pre-production and attempt-stage expense, the total reached Ksh 1.1 million.
He sourced materials from more than 20 small Kenyan businesses, highlighting the challenges faced by local shops using handwritten inventory systems.
Engineering the Weighing Process
The chapati needed weighing as a whole. Most scales could not hold something so large. Kahuma built a giant metal frame to suspend a butcher scale.
Workers placed two giant wooden boards under the chapati, tied them together, and hung the entire structure. By subtracting the board weight, they would get the chapati’s exact weight.
Did Kenya Break the World Record?
Despite the huge effort, Kahuma’s record attempt did not beat the official Guinness world record. The chapati cooked unevenly and suffered structural issues, making it impossible to qualify.
India still holds the largest chapati record, with several platforms reporting variations between 145 kg and 185 kg depending on the record category.
Why This Attempt Still Matters
The attempt united Kenyan creators, makers, and food lovers. Thousands watched the journey through short videos such as:
- Chapati Champions Bring Record Back to Kenya
- The Biggest Chapati Ever Made in Kenya
- Kenyan Men Carry 100kgs of Flour
- World’s Largest Roti Clips on Instagram and TikTok
Kahuma’s storytelling also inspired discussions about Kenyan innovation, teamwork, and entrepreneurship.
Kenya Still Hopes to Reclaim the Chapati Record
Kahuma promised to try again with improved tools, better heat distribution, and a more stable pan. Many Kenyans now hope the next attempt will finally bring the chapati world record home.
His bold project for World’s Largest Chapati showed that Kenyan creators can dream big, document boldly, and inspire millions through creativity.
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