Kenyan Teacher who Donates 80% of His Salary Wins Sh100 Million Global Tutors Prize

Kenyan Teacher who Donates 80% of His Salary Wins Sh100 Million Global Tutors Prize

A youthful Kenyan High School teacher has won the 2019 Global Teacher Prize.

Peter Tabichi, a Mathematics and Physics teacher at little-known Keriko Mixed Day Secondary School in Pwani Village, Nakuru County, has been announced as the winner of this year's Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize.

He has been declared the winner of the prestigious award at a ceremony held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday.

The $1 million (Sh100 million) Global Teacher Prize was established five years ago and honors one exceptional teacher every year.

Tabichi becomes the first African and male teacher to win the global award.

He has beaten nine other finalists who were selected from 10,000 applicants for the award from 179 countries.

The 36-year-old teacher is known for his generosity in helping children from poor backgrounds as well as orphans.

He gives away 80 percent of his monthly salary to help the needy.

Comments

Mbwana (not verified)     Sun, 03/24/2019 @ 09:26pm

YES! Peter Tabichi is one of the few great men out there on earth.

CONGRATULATION Brother....you certainly made Kenya Proud big time.

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President Uhuru here's one of the youth you may trust to be a leader in taking care of the NYS and all its scandals will be eradicated. If not for ever

Imara Daima (not verified)     Sun, 03/24/2019 @ 10:38pm

Huu ni mfano mzuri sana kwa Wakenya wote kufuata. Kwanza, kuanzia na viongozi wote waliochaguliwa na wananchi.
Pili, ningependa kuona viongozi wote wa makanisa wakifuate mfano huu.

One2ManyDayz (not verified)     Sun, 03/24/2019 @ 10:53pm

Great deeds never go unrewarded home or away. Refreshing news that yes we do have bonafide leader! Even as we are swarmed with fakes all around us; this is a true jewel and a beacon of hope that all is not lost..

mkenya halisi (not verified)     Sun, 03/24/2019 @ 11:21pm

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏Big thumbs
Mwalimu life is about knowing yr gifts n doing the right thing.Now build yourself a nice house n continue doing yr good job.What the life for if wr not changing pple lives especially those who r needy.I feel sad for many who only think of acquiring billions/millions/without thinking of giving back to the society?Bravo peter nimekutolea kofia n i would like to meet you coz u have challenged me to give more.Watu wa diaspora wenye hulalamika kila saaa have u read this story ya jamaa doing good stuff na ako kenya?Imagine if he packed n left kenya like many of us did,nani angefanya kazi hii mzuri hivi??Hehehe i will b roasted by kenyan wazungus.

Nani? (not verified)     Sun, 03/24/2019 @ 11:45pm

Mr. Tabichi, there are not many of you in this world. May this set the ball rolling for Kenyans of means that greedy accumulation of wealth is meaningless. May you and those in your circle be richly blessed.

Mugikuyu (not verified)     Sun, 03/24/2019 @ 11:49pm

You invest in the young men and women working hard to create change and you will never go wrong. Young people are magical when given opportunities unfortunately a foolish government can't see it. Peter Tabichi congratulations.

Mugikuyu (not verified)     Sun, 03/24/2019 @ 11:53pm

Happy to know not all Kenyans are clamoring to be rich. Mwakilishi give us more positive stories.

XG (not verified)     Mon, 03/25/2019 @ 12:56am

Congratulations man and thanks for being the light we need at these darkest days. You are a great inspiration to all of us.

Please Uhuru, don't tax his award money! Let him have it wholesomely.

Andrew (not verified)     Mon, 03/25/2019 @ 03:24am

A true kenyan hero who has sacrificed his time for a good cause!In a country where leaders are motivated by greed & corruption to an extent where people are dying from starvation & we have plenty in our food stores! Mr.Tabichi,you have given us a glimpse of hope that not all is lost! Nikujitolea tu!

Andrew (not verified)     Mon, 03/25/2019 @ 03:25am

A true kenyan hero who has sacrificed his time for a good cause!In a country where leaders are motivated by greed & corruption to an extent where people are dying from starvation & we have plenty in our food stores! Mr.Tabichi,you have given us a glimpse of hope that not all is lost! Nikujitolea tu!

Romeo23 (not verified)     Mon, 03/25/2019 @ 04:43am

Congrats hopefully when you settle show our leaders humble ways of giving back to society not stealing wish Wisdom to mentor more of our Youths for success ahead.

Andrew (not verified)     Mon, 03/25/2019 @ 06:53am

Mr.Tabichi has given us a glimpse of hope! In a country where corruption & greed is the order of the day,it is always a relief to hear such a good report! Let's focus on doing good regardless of the stench emanating from our leaders!

JustMe (not verified)     Mon, 03/25/2019 @ 08:07am

Congrats young man!
A real altruist in the middle of a boiling pot of thieves and gluttons. One man can change a nation. KUDOS!

formerlyguest2 (not verified)     Mon, 03/25/2019 @ 10:34am

Congrats Mwalimu, well done , we need many more like you in Kenya. I hope all the thieving officials could emulate you

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