A Mathematics and Physics teacher at Keriko Mixed Day Secondary School in Pwani Village, Nakuru County has been awarded Sh100 million.
In a ceremony held on Sunday in Dubai, Peter Mokaya Tabichi was announced as the best teacher globally.
He was awarded by the Varkey Foundation which honours only one teacher globally annually.
The 36-year-old has been using approximately 80 per cent of his salary to benefit the less fortunate students, and fund social development and agricultural works.
“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 as quoted by Citizen Digital.
President Uhuru Kenyatta congratulated the teacher terming him as a living example in society.
“On behalf of all Kenyans, let me congratulate you on winning the Global Teacher Prize for this year. You are a shining example of what the human spirit can achieve not just for Kenya, not just for Africa but the world," said Uhuru who also pointed out that his victory gives him faith that "Africa’s best days are ahead of us".
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