The winner of 2019 Global Teacher Prize is Peter Mokaya Tabichi, a Kenyan teacher from Nakuru County who bagged sh.100 million pegged on the prize.
He was declared the winner of the prize on 24th Sunday , March 2019 at an event held in Dubai.
Tabichi is based at Keriko Mixed Day Secondary School in Pwani Village, Nakuru county.
Every year, teachers across the nations world wide are honored by the Varkey Foundation’s $1 million (Ksh.100 million) Global Teacher Prize
According to the organizers, Tabichi won the prize based on his selfless habit of donting 80% of his salary to local community projects such as education, sustainable agriculture and peace-building.
“He’s changed the lives of his students in many ways, including the introduction of science clubs and the promotion of peace between different ethnic groups and religions. He has also helped to address food insecurity among the wider community in the famine-prone Rift Valley,” said the Varkey Foundation
The 36 year old teacher who was teaching mathematics and physics made history after becoming the firs African and male teacher to win the coveted award
He emerged the winner from 10 finalists who had been picked from more than 10,000 applicants
“His dedication, hard work and passionate belief in his student’s talent has led his poorly-resourced school in remote rural Kenya to emerge victorious after taking on the country’s best schools in national science competitions,” says the foundation.
President Uhuru Kenyatta was among the top dignitaries who congratulated Tabichi on his exemplary work
“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.
