By Reuben Olita -Busia
A 50-year-old man from Okuleu Location in Malaba North Ward has left residents of Amagoro in shock after demonstrating his rare ability to lick his own nose — a feat he now believes could earn him a place in the Guinness World Records.
Hannan Mathew Omunyin amazed onlookers on Monday when he stretched his unusually long tongue upward to touch his nose, a gesture many residents described as unbelievable.
“I first tried to lick my nose at the age of 15, and surprisingly it worked,” Omunyin said. “I had never seen or heard of a human being who could do it. For doubting Thomases, I invite them to visit my home in Okuleu and confirm for themselves that I deserve recognition.”
He compared his ability to other record-breaking stunts.
“If someone can enter history books by hugging a tree for 72 hours, then I also deserve recognition,” he added.
Omunyin noted that many people associate long tongues with livestock such as cows, not humans. He thanked God for what he described as a unique gift that could potentially make him a celebrity.
Following the unusual display, he said admirers have rewarded him with cash tokens ranging from Ksh50 to Ksh500.
Area resident Mzee Mike Osukuku described the incident as astonishing.
“I never believed a human being could lick his own nose. I thought only cows could do that,” he said.
Why Some People Can Lick Their Nose
Experts say the ability to lick one’s nose depends on several physical factors, including:
Longer-than-average tongue length
High tongue and jaw flexibility
Short distance between the upper lip and the nose
In most cases, it is simply a harmless physical variation — similar to being double-jointed — and not a medical condition.
Unless accompanied by discomfort or other symptoms, it does not pose a health concern.
While certain connective tissue disorders can increase flexibility, nose-licking alone is not considered a medical issue.
