Kenyan chef and content creator Dorcas Kwamboka, popularly known as Doky Dorcas, has earned international recognition after Guinness World Records confirmed her achievement for making three chapatis in 2 minutes and 26.92 seconds.
“This win is not just for me but for my lovely country, Kenya. The previous holder was a Ugandan, and it's now officially for Kenya,” she said.
The chef, who is based in Ongata Rongai, completed the record attempt on December 15, 2025, demonstrating the speed and skill required to prepare one of Kenya's most popular foods.
For Dorcas, however, chapati-making is more than a cooking skill.
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It has also played an important role in supporting her family and meeting her daily needs.
“Chapati pays my rent, educates my child and takes care of all other needs in my house and parents’ house,” she said.
Doky Dorcas' journey to the record books
Dorcas' achievement was officially recognized by Guinness World Records after she made three chapatis in 2 minutes and 26.92 seconds during her record attempt on December 15, 2025.
The recognition has brought attention to her cooking skills and her work as a content creator, giving her an opportunity to showcase her talent to a wider audience.
“Have been waiting for this day for so long, God nimekula stray bullets kila kona, thank you God, you have wiped my tears,” she wrote.
For Dorcas, a familiar part of Kenyan cooking has become an accomplishment recognized beyond the country.
By securing the title, she has added an international milestone to her journey as a chef, while bringing attention to chapati-making as a skill that requires practice, precision and experience.
Dorcas Kwamboka's life beyond the record
Beyond her achievement, Dorcas has built a name for herself as a chef and content creator, sharing her passion for cooking with her audience.
Her journey has also involved balancing her work with family responsibilities. In an earlier interview, she explained that the income she earned from making chapatis helped her pay rent, educate her child and support her parents.
Her experience highlights the importance of cooking in her life, not only as a passion but also as a way to provide for her loved ones.
The Guinness World Records recognition has since added another milestone to her journey, bringing greater attention to her work and the skill she has developed over time.
