‘Kudos Mwalimu Tabichi,’ how the world bowed to Kenyan teacher after winning global award

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Peter Mokaya Tabichi, 36, was crowned the winner of the 2019 Global Teacher Prize for dedicating his life to helping others making him to be celebrated by the high and mighty throughout the world.

His win was announced on stage by movie star Hugh Jackman at the Global Education and Skills Forum.

The Mathematics and Physics teacher at Keriko Mixed Day Secondary School in Pwani Village, Nakuru was announced winner of the global prize on Sunday evening at a ceremony held in Dubai.

He gives 80% of his teaching salary to local community projects, including education, sustainable agriculture and peace-building.

The Varkey Foundation’s $1 million (Ksh.100 million) Global Teacher Prize honors one exceptional teacher every year.

Mr. Tabichi, who becomes the first African and male teacher to win the global award, emerged winner out of 10 finalists who were among 10,000 applicants for the award.

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Here is how he was praised for his extraordinary work.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has congratulated Mr. Tabichi, saying he is “a shining example on what the human spirit can achieve.”

“On behalf of all Kenyans let me congratulate you on winning the Global Teacher Prize for this year. You are a shining example on what the human spirit can achieve not just for Kenya, not just for Africa but the world.

“Peter you chose to teach in a remote part of Kenya and transform lives in such situations. A choice that am sure was difficult. You give me faith that Africa’s best days are ahead of us and your story will light the way for all future generations,” said President Kenyatta on Sunday.

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