Global Teacher Prize for a teacher from rural Kenya

A teacher from rural Kenya, Peter Tabichi recently won the 2019 Global Teacher Prize. He has been praised for his achievements in a deprived school with crowded classes and few text books. The award organised by Varkey Foundation, recognises the "exceptional" teacher's commitment to pupils in a remote part of Kenya's Rift Valley. Peter wants students to understand that "science is the way to go" for their future. The teacher is known to give away 80% of his pay to support pupils, at the Keriko Mixed Day Secondary School in Pwani Village, who otherwise could not afford uniforms or books. Brother Peter's generosity has won him a prize worth 1 million dollars.