Ugandan content creator and Guinness World Record holder Raymond Kahuma has hit the headlines after his ambitious attempt to cook the world’s largest chapati ended in failure—costing him a staggering KSh 1.1 million.
Kahuma, who already holds a record for the fastest time to cook three chapatis, set out to break another global milestone by making a giant chapati that would surpass the current official record. Determined to achieve the feat, he invested heavily in custom equipment and materials.
To prepare for the challenge, Kahuma constructed a massive 3.5-meter brick stove, fabricated an oversized metal frying pan, and even built a special weighing frame. He then mixed about 153 kilograms of flour to prepare the dough needed for the giant chapati.
However, complications arose during the cooking process. The team struggled to insert and maneuver the large wooden planks required to support and flip the enormous chapati. As a result, the chapati could not cook evenly, making it impossible to complete the record-breaking attempt.
With the chapati undercooked and the project unsuccessful, Kahuma openly declared the attempt a failure. The heavy financial investment—amounting to KSh 1.1 million—immediately became the center of online discussions, with many viewers expressing both shock and sympathy.
Despite the loss, Kahuma’s determination and creativity drew admiration from fans across East Africa. Many noted that such record-breaking projects come with significant risks, and the setback could simply pave the way for a stronger, more successful attempt in future.
For now, Kahuma’s failed giant chapati has become a talking point across social media, proving once again that the world of content creation is filled with both spectacular wins and costly experiments.
