Peter Tabichi, MBS
@petertabichi
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Global Teacher Prize Winner 2019 | UN Kenya Person of the Year 2019 | Educator | Committed Citizen | Son of God | Inspired by the life of St. Francis of Assisi
Joined February 2019
It was a great privilege and honour to open the US Congress with the Franciscan prayer for peace at the Capitol, Washington DC. What a great day! God bless us all.🙏
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Was inspired by the great humility of the @Pontifex. During the meeting at Santa Marta in Rome he told me: “Pray for me, brother!”. I too replied: "Pray for us and all the teachers". May the new year be filled with new hope, new joy and new beginnings.
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Imagine setting up an imaginary classroom in a thicket in order to interact with over two million people! That is the power of technology. I strongly believe that there is always a solution to every problem. God bless us all.
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What a privilege! Is it a dream? 🤭Sitting next to global leaders, education ministers and development agencies at a UN event in NY🙏 God has His own plan
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LORD, MAKE ME AN INSTRUMENT OF YOUR PEACE:.where there is hatred, let me sow love;.where there is injury, pardon;.where there is doubt, faith;.where there is despair, hope;.where there is darkness, light;.where there is sadness, joy. For it is in GIVING that we RECEIVE.
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The year 2019 reminded me that I should always be humble, resilient, selfless and thankful to God. May God continue to bless us all in this new year 2020🙏
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It is a great honor to receive the UN in Kenya Person of the Year Award🙏I also want to congratulate Mr Erick Ademba for scooping the AU Continental Teacher Prize. Africa is a continent bursting with promise🌈God bless us all @UnKenya @TSC_KE @VarkeyFdn @TeacherPrize @TeachForAll
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It is now a moment to have a selfie with my pupils. Their smiles remind me of their many gifts, talents and great potential to concur the world. They are extremely excited and happy despite the fact that majority come from very humble backgrounds. Wishing them success
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Tears of joy! Can't stop it. Among the TOP 10 GTP finalists? Unbelievable! Hard work pays off. Kenya ~ Africa ~ the WHOLE WORLD, TEACHERS MATTER! They are real SUPERSTARS that the world needs to recognize. Special thanks to @VarkeyFdn @TeacherPrize Thanks so much!
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Congratulations 👏👏 ELIUD KIPCHOGE @EliudKipchoge & BRIGID KOSGEI #Brigidkosgei both from Rift Valley, Kenya for setting new world marathon records!🏃♂️ Indeed, no human is limited 🙏
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Drilling a borehole for our school community. I am super excited that my pupils will soon enjoy free water and sanitation facility upgrades. The scarcity of water is one of the biggest challenges in many parts of the world thus such a project is a blessing to my pupils. God bless
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Super excited to meet @wanjaah a young woman with disabilities here at #UNGA who is pushing for inclusion of disabled girls in education with the support @theirworld and @EstherPassaris
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All children have the right to life, survival and development - The United Nations Convention on the rights of a child @GESForum @VarkeyFdn @TeacherPrize .
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It was such an exciting moment during a P.E lesson! Participation in P.E boosts student's character, self-esteem, teamwork and enhances motor skills.
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As a leading tech company, it was good to learn about @GoogleForEdu’s work in supporting science in #Africa - with partnerships, we, too, can leapfrog and achieve the true potential of Africa’s youths. We have a lot to do, so let’s give our 100% to this cause
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Great to be welcomed with a Kenyan by Cisco and Facebook companies at their headquarters in California. Got an opportunity to encourage them to do more with STEM education in Africa
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What an amazing caricature! It reminds me that I should always be happy, humble and thankful to God.
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Proud of my students Esther and Salome for being selected among the 10 finalists who are representing Kenya in the Intel ISEF being held in Phoenix (USA) this week. Such participation boosts innovations as well as improve performance of STEM subjects. Wishing them all the best.
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“I've learnt to respect others, to be humble, to be kind to everybody, I've learnt resilience, to be courageous and to speak my mind,” Teresia Mwema (my former student) said during the TeachForAll Global Conference in Armenia
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Behind, the challenges - insults, frustrations, rejection, failure and mistakes, there is HOPE🌈. It will take time, commitment and resilience to make our hopes a reality. God bless us all🙏
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Be careful with your ambitions and what you desire to have in life, one day you will wake up in morning and find it at your doorstep. May the light of the Lord continue to shine brightly on our steps.
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I’m optimistic that my students will go very far. They will conquer the world! Esther &Salome developed a device called the Essameter & won a UN Award. Teresia& Hannah (2017 winners of the UK’s RSC award) are currently in the US; touring, sharing & learning👏 Wishing them success
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Trees are special gifts on earth that humankind should be proud of. Each time , they recite the environmental canticle of peace; planting them is one way of giving gratitude to the Divine Creator. Pax et bonum.
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The Getty Villa is in Los Angeles, California, United States. It is an educational center and museum dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria
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It was a great honour to meet one of Africa’s prolific writers Ngugi wa Thiong’o during the International Publishers Association seminar in Nairobi.
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Privileged to be listed among the 100 Most Reputable Africans in 2020 by Reputation Poll International. We continue thanking God for His immeasurable blessings. 🙏
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Teaching is a wonderful responsibility and blessing to be able to help shape young minds, to strengthen future generations with great skills and abilities. Happy World Teachers' Day! @SkyNews @TeacherPrize @TeachForAll @UNESCO
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Congratulations to @nhialgdeng for winning the $100,000 #GlobalStudentPrize 2023. Nhial empowered 20,000+ refugees in Kenya's Kakuma camp through education, peacebuilding & entrepreneurship programmes.
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This was one of my memorable moments! I can’t exactly remember what I was talking about. The only thing I remember is that people started singing spontaneously. Has any teacher transformed your life? Then there is a good reason why teachers should be recognized and celebrated!
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"Hold back nothing of yourself for yourself, so that He who gives Himself totally to you may receive you totally" ~ St. Francis of Assisi.
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Nature is good. God is good. His love endures forever.
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It was a great honor and privilege to be appointed as one of the members of the National Heroes Council of Kenya. God bless us all🙏
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We can make a positive impact locally and globally🌍 with grit and determination. Africa is a continent bursting with promise🌈. Let's face our challenges, view them as an opportunity to defy the odds to fulfill our full potential
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May the spirit of Christmas bring you and your family hope, happiness, and love. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Magical chair at the UK’s National STEM learning center. 🙏
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During this #COVID-19 pandemic, when education is needed most, it is most at risk and most difficult to come by in many parts of the world. @EduCannotWait
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Hola a todos en Latam. Estoy viajando a este maravilloso lugar. He escuchado sobre Latam desde mi infancia, ¡pero ahora tengo el privilegio de ir allí! Agradezco a Dios por ayudarme a ser maestra. Se bendecido.
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Come Holy Spirit,.fill the hearts of your faithful.and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit.and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth
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Hi @JulieGichuru - thanks so much for meeting me a few weeks ago, I thought you'd be interested in seeing these photos of my being invited to speak with 2000 Kenyan teachers about science. Thanks for your support and of @VarkeyFdn - God Bless?
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I thank God for being the longest-serving @TeacherPrize winner. I can’t wait to see the unveiling of this year’s US$1million GTP winner in a virtual ceremony hosted by @StephenFry in London. Please register here: to join me on Thursday 3rd Dec at 11am GMT.
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When faced with difficulties and extreme fears, there is no need to worry. Instead, we should turn to God for strength and guidance to enable us to tackle the challenges that lie ahead. Let our candles stay lit all the time. May God bless and protect us all. #CoronavirusPandemic
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Congratulations to Ranjitsinh Disale for winning the Global Teacher Prize 2020, and @DrFrostMaths for winning the @TeacherPrize COVID Hero award.
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In 2020, we have had to think differently to deliver learning to our children—especially those lacking devices. In our community, that meant buying very low cost smartphones and weekly data for our children to enable remote learning. How have you seen educators adapt? #ItsUpToUs
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At Or Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg Traveling to Gaberone in Botswana for Africa Union Innovating Education In Africa with STEM innovative champion in Kenya Mr. David Wahome. God bless you all.
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When you SHARE, you inspire and grow. When you LISTEN, you learn and bloom. When you ACT, you transform the world for the better.
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It was my pleasure and honour to join the congregation of the 40th Graduation Ceremony 🎓at Egerton university to witness and celebrate the culmination of hard work and dedication ~ Congratulations👏
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Millions of children around the world are caught up in conflicts and crises and miss out on quality education. Huge thanks to @DFID_Education @UNHCR_Education, for an opportunity to interact with @refugees and host community children in #Kakuma today. #EducationCannotWait
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A great privilege to receive a recognition plaque from the State Minister for Higher Education @Educ_SportsUg for excellent keynote Address during the 2nd National Teacher Education Symposium in Kampala, Uganda. Many thanks🙏 to @VVOBvzw & @drmainawagioko for their collaboration
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I am so humbled and thrilled to have been shortlisted by the Commonwealth Secretariat for the prestigious Commonwealth Education Awards🏆 2022! I thank God🙏🙏
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When a teacher is honored and privileged to fly business class and stay in a five-star hotel.
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Great to be welcomed with a Kenyan flag by Cisco and Facebook companies at their headquarters in California. Got an opportunity to encourage them to do more with STEM education in Africa
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We thank God for giving our school two new classrooms. We also thank Him for his many blessings. Quality education should be a birthright for every child.
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I shared my humble views with the president on the importance of backing science and education in #Africa @TeacherPrize.
More on @petertabichi’s meeting with @POTUS @realDonaldTrump yesterday. Hear his thoughts on how teaching offers solutions to the world’s problems - and don’t forget to nominate a teacher for the 2020 @TeacherPrize #education
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Thank you @yvonnebaker and @STEMLearningUK for your hospitality and opportunity to learn more about STEM~you greatly inspired me🙏
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Good education should not be a matter of luck. It should be a birthright for all children. I raise my hand for education. #GES2021
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I saw how generous my father was with his pupils and his time. His dedication to the community convinced me that teaching was the most important job I could do. Let us shine a spotlight on an inspiring teacher by simply submitting their name to: .Thank you
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The impossible is possible! We can do all things through our Lord who strengthens us🙏
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LORD, MAKE ME AN INSTRUMENT OF YOUR PEACE:.where there is hatred, let me sow love;.where there is injury, pardon;.where there is doubt, faith;.where there is despair, hope;.where there is darkness, light;.where there is sadness, joy.
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We finally have plenty of water at our school. May God bless us all and keep us safe.
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Saints, heroes, heroines, or good leaders were made not born. They made a CHOICE to do ordinary things in an extraordinary way. We were all born for a reason & to be happy; we all have the potential to change the world. Thus, the choices that we make will define us. Be blessed🙏
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Thanks to @CNN for an opportunity to share my story & shining a spotlight on African voices🙏
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It was an honor for me to receive the Ahimsa Award 2020. According to the @UN, the International Day of Non-Violence is observed in the month of October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. "Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind ~ Mahatma Gandhi. God bless🙏
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Incredibly grateful to have hosted the British High Commissioner to Kenya @JaneMarriottUK at our school, Keriko Day Secondary School in Pwani village, Nakuru County. Her visit comes as 🇰🇪 and 🇬🇧 prepare to co-chair the Global Education Summit in July, to raise $5bn for education.
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WE ARE BROTHERS AND SISTERS, WE ARE ONE FAMILY.
We are so grateful that Br. Peter Mokaya Tabichi and his wonderful Ss from Keriko Mixed Day Secondary School sang for our World Peace Song Project. Thank you Br. Peter Tabichi for your inspiration! @petertabichi #TeacherPrize #peaceEd #GlobalEd #collaboration
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When the world tells you many good stories about someone since your childhood and finally you happen to meet the same person! A great privilege to meet the former president of SA Thabo Mbeki
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My students defied all the odds to reach where they are. They can accomplish anything. Wishing them more blessings from God in their life:.
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If you want to hear the sound of the bird, don’t buy a cage, plant a tree 🌲
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More accolades! I thank God. Honoured to win 🏆 the 2022 #Commonwealth #Education Awards for Outstanding Teacher or School Leader category at the #21CCEM
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The Holy Spirit is our Helper, Teacher, and Guide. Happy Pentecost!
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Happy Eid to you all brothers and sisters. May Allah reward us for all our good deeds and forgive all our sins. PEACE.
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Your successes may upset some people, whereas your failures may give them a sigh of relief. #StopPretending.
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"I am the Word that leads all to freedom.I am the peace the world cannot give.I will call your name, embracing all your pain.Stand up, now, walk, and live" .(Gospel song: You Are Mine - by David Haas). BLESSED EASTER TO YOU ALL!.
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Students really want to study once they realise the incredible opportunities it offers them and the doors it opens for them. Not just a better life for themselves and their families, but also for their communities and the whole world.
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Building bridges between the classroom on one side, and with the surrounding businesses and communities of the schools on the other, as well as the homes of the students is very crucial. Thanks to CISCO, Safaricom, Isuzu and Dettol for your generous support.
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At Marymount~Nakuru. Each day is a new opportunity to improve yourself. CBC focuses on developing knowledge, skills & attitudes and also applying those competencies to real life situations rather than acquisition of book knowledge for the sake @TSC_KE @TeacherPrize @CemasteaKenya
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All of us have an ambassadorial role of sharing (and practicing) the message of peace and hope anytime, anywhere. Have a blessed and peaceful weekend.
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Jogging🏃 is good. Today I managed to do 5.02km at a pace of 5:10/km.
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This week our school received several bicycles🚲. This will greatly ease the burden of travel to and from school for our pupils, some of who have to trek for about 6 km to school every day. 🙏🙏.Courtesy: @ Veronika Topic Eleutério and her team.
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Through with test pumping. Plenty of clear water found. Report analysis and lab test next. In times of COVID-19, the future of education depends on the provision of water, sanitation, and hygiene services.
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Uniformity is not the key to successful teamwork. The glue that holds a team together is the unity of purpose. - John C. Maxwell.
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It was great to host the Ambassador of @IsraelinKenya Joseph Oded and signed an MoU on #sustainable solutions towards #foodsecurity for Keriko Secondary School and the immediate #community. #SDGs @MASHAVisrael
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Our young people have many gifts and talents. They need quality education, proper guidance, and mentorship. STEM education can unlock their great potential. Thanks to Young Scientists Kenya @YSTKenya for recognizing our efforts to help the youth. @TeacherPrize @CemasteaKenya
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Thanking you Lord for granting me another year. Thanks to @KarenR_Dudley18 for the photo. God bless us all.
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Morning run. Exercise is essential for well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. Have a blessed weekend.
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