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Good People Doing Good Things -- Peter Tabichi

I apologize in advance for a repeat of one of my good people posts from April 2019, but this guy is well-deserving of being so honoured a second time, and I think you’ll agree! I would like to introduce you to Peter Tabichi.  Peter is a Kenyan science teacher and Franciscan friar at the Keriko Mixed Day Secondary School in Pwani Village in a remote part of Kenya’s Rift Valley.  More than 90% of…

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Two women in the village of Pwani Mchangani in Eastern Zanzibar. Both women are wearing traditional wraps called Kangas. The kanga which comes from the old Bantu (Kiswahili) verb ku-kanga to wrap or close, is a colourful garment, worn by women throughout Eastern Africa. It is a piece of printed cotton fabric, about 1.5m by 1m, often with a border along all four sides (called pindo in Swahili), and a central part (mji) which differs in design from the borders. Kangas are usually very colourful. They all have phrases printed on the garments that are very individual they can vary from religious phrases to very secular ones.

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Kili Paul Biography, Age, Height, Family, Girlfriend, Wiki, Net worth and More

Kili Paul is a well-known Tanzanian content creator who shares videos on social media. He rose to popularity in 2021 after sharing videos of himself and his sister lip-syncing to Bollywood tunes. One of his most memorable videos was when he and his sister lip-synced to the song “Raatan Lambiyan.”

Kili Paul Biography / Wikipedia

Kili Paul was born in Mindu Tuleini Pwani, Tanzania, Born on October 9, 1995. In 2023, he will be 27 years old. Kili lives in a village without power with his parents and family. He was born into a rural family. He went to his village school until the fourth grade, when he transferred to Dodoma Senior Secondary School in Tanzania. Kili had to discontinue his education due to his family’s financial situation. His buddies called him Yusuf in school, but his father later named him Kili Paul, which is a shortened version of Africa’s tallest peak. Kili Paul makes videos featuring Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Ayushman Khurrana’s iconic Bollywood songs. The Indian High Commission also recognised him for entertaining people with his videos.

Kili Paul Family

Kili was born into an Aboriginal tribe and lives in an extended family with his tribal community. His father is a farmer, and his mother is the housekeeper. Kili has a sister named Neema Paul in addition to his parents. Kili Paul and his sister Neema both make videos. Neema Paul, like her brother, is a content creator.

Kili Paul Career

Kili was passionate about dancing and creating dance videos before joining social media. He began releasing videos on various social media sites in 2019. His videos are loved and admired by his admirers. His popularity exploded when he began filming videos based on Bollywood music, and he became famous not only in India, but all around the world.

In 2022 Kili Was Also Honoured By Binaya Pradhan , The Indian High Commissioner In Tanzania .

Kili Paul Wife And Girlfriend

Kili has become very popular in India, where people appreciate him for his videos using Bollywood melodies. His followers frequently inquire about his marital status, and they can confirm that he is now single and unattached. Kili enjoys hanging out with his friends and spending time with them. Indeed, he frequently shares lip-syncing films with his companion Zahra, in which they both participate and have fun.

Ethnicity

Kili belongs to the Maasai tribe

Honour

Binaya Pradhan, the Indian High Commissioner in Tanzania, honoured Kili Paul in 2022.

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A maths and physics teacher from rural Kenya who donates most of his salary to help poorer students has won the $1m Global Teacher Prize for 2019 beating 10,000 nominations from 179 countries. #AfricanNewsNetwork A maths and physics teacher from rural Kenya who donates most of his salary to help poorer students has won the $1m Global Teacher Prize for 2019 beating 10,000 nominations from 179 countries.

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Kenyan teacher who gives away 80% of his salary is awarded a $1M global prize

A math and physics teacher from rural Kenya, who gives away 80% of his monthly income to help the poor, has won a $1 million prize.

Peter Tabichi, who is also a Franciscan brother, was awarded the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize on Sunday.

He teaches at a rural Kenyan school in Pwani Village, with only one computer, poor internet and a student-teacher ratio of 58:1. Nearly all his students are from poor families, and almost a third of them are orphans or have only one parent.

Tabichi gets online educational content by visiting internet cafes and using them offline in class, according to his profile from the Varkey Foundation.

He guided the school's science club, in which students now compete in national and international competitions. The mathematical science team qualified to compete the INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair this year in Arizona. His students also won an award from the Royal Society of Chemistry after using local plant life to generate electricity.

"Everyday in Africa we turn a new page and a new chapter. Today is another day," Tabichi told the foundation. "This prize does not recognize me but recognizes this great continent's young people."

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Math Teacher Who Donates Most of His Earnings Brought to Tears After Winning $1M Global Teacher Award

A math and science teacher from rural Kenya, best known for donating 80 percent of his monthly salary to help the poor, just earned himself the title of best teacher in the world.

Peter Tabichi, who teaches at school with just one desktop computer and other resources that are severely lacking, was awarded $1 million as part of the Varkey Foundation’s Global Teacher Prize on Sunday. The award, presented by Australian actor Hugh Jackman during a ceremony in Dubai, recognizes Tabachi’s “exceptional” impact on his students at Keriko Mixed Day Secondary School in Kenya’s remote Pwani Village.

“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,” the foundation wrote.

The 36-year-old, who is also a Franciscan friar, beat out nine other applicants and 10,000 other candidates from 176 countries for the top spot, BBC News reported. 2018’s winner was Andria Zafirakou, an art teacher from north London.

“Every day in Africa we turn a new page and a new chapter,” Tabichi said. “This prize does not recognize me but recognizes this great continent’s young people. I’m only here because of what my students have achieved. This prize gives them a chance. It tells the world that they can do anything.”

For Tabichi’s students, life has has been far from easy. The semi-arid area of Kenya’s Rift Valley experiences drought and famine quite frequently, and many go hungry. Ninety-five percent of his pupils come from poor families, and almost a third are orphans or only have one parent. Issues of drug abuse, teenage pregnancy, young marriage and dropping out of school are also common, according to the Varkey Foundation.

The schooling situation isn’t much better, as classrooms with poor internet and a student-teacher ratio of 58:1 makes learning an uphill battle. The school’s lack of resources forces Tabachi to get much of his online educational content from internet cafes, which he uses offline during class.

The math teacher said part of the challenge has also been getting the local community to see the value of getting a good education, particularly families with daughters who would rather see their children married early than in a classroom. Over the years, he’s made a concerted effort to visit families whose kids are at risk of quitting school and encourages them to keep learning, instead.

“As a teacher working on the front line, I’ve seen the promise of its young people — their curiosity, talent, their intelligence, their belief,” Tabachi said. “Africa’s young people will no longer be held back by low expectations. Africa will produce scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs whose names will be one day famous in every corner of the world. And girls will be a huge part of this story.”

According to his profile, Tabachi’s efforts have doubled enrollment at Keriko Mixed Day Secondary School in just the last three years. Achievement among girls has also seen a boost, with young women now leading the boys in all test sets in the last year alone.

What’s more, Tabachi has led the school’s Science Club to compete in both national and international competitions. The Mathematical Science team recently qualified to compete in the INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair in Arizona later this year. His students also won an award from The Royal Society of Chemistry after using plant life to generate electricity.

“I feel great. I can’t believe it,” Tabachi said during his acceptance speech. “I feel so happy to be among the best teachers in the world, being the best in the world.”

The teacher said he plans to use the $1 million prize to help improve the school and feed the poor.

Black brother is an example to us. So inspiring.

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Kenyan science teacher Peter Tabichi wins $1m global award

A science teacher from rural Kenya who donates most of his salary to help poorer students has been crowned the world’s best teacher and awarded a $1m prize, beating 10,000 nominations from 179 countries.

Peter Tabichi, 36, a maths and physics teacher at Keriko secondary school in Pwani Village, in a remote part of Kenya’s Rift Valley, has won the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2019.

Tabichi, a member of the Franciscan religious order, received his prize at a ceremony in Dubai hosted by actor Hugh Jackman.

Tabichi gives away 80% of his income to help the poorest students at the poorly-equipped and overcrowded school who could not otherwise not afford uniforms and books.

More than 90% of his pupils are from poor families and almost a third are orphans or have only one parent. Drug abuse, teenage pregnancies, dropping out early from school, young marriages and suicide are common. Students have to walk 7km along roads that can become impassable in the rainy season to reach the school and the area can be affected by drought and famine.

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Despite only having one computer, a poor internet connection and a student-teacher ratio of 58:1, Tabichi started a “talent nurturing club” and expanded the school’s science club, helping pupils design research projects of such quality that many now qualify for national competitions.

His students have taken part in international science competitions and won an award from the Royal Society of Chemistry after harnessing local plant life to generate electricity.

Tabichi and four colleagues also give struggling pupils one-to-one tuition in maths and science, visiting students’ homes and meeting their families to identify the challenges they face.

Enrolment at the school has doubled to 400 over three years and girls’ achievement in particular has been boosted.

Accepting the prize, Tabichi said: “I am only here because of what my students have achieved. This prize gives them a chance. It tells the world that they can do anything.”

The Kenyan president, Uhuru Kenyatta, said in a video message: “Peter, your story is the story of Africa, a young continent bursting with talent.”

Now in its fifth year, the prize was set up to highlight the vital role teachers play in society.

Sunny Varkey, founder of the Varkey Foundation, said she hoped Tabichi’s story would encourage others to enter the profession and “shine a spotlight on the truly inspiring work teachers do to make tomorrow brighter than today”.

Tabichi said Africa’s young people would no longer be held back by low expectations. “Africa will produce scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs whose names will be one day famous in every corner of the world. And girls will be a huge part of this story,” he said.

“I believe science and technology can play a leading role in unlocking Africa’s potential. It’s morning in Africa. The skies are clear. This is Africa’s time.”

Last year’s prize went to an arts teacher from north London, Andria Zafirakou. An assistant headteacher from Birmingham, Andrew Moffat, who made headlines because of a row with parents over LGBT lessons, was among this year’s top 10 finalists.

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El mejor maestro del mundo visitó el Ministerio de Educación de la Nación

El #mejormaestro del mundo #PeterTabichi visitó el Ministerio de @EducacionAR de la Nación

Peter Tabichi, el maestro distinguido en la última edición del Global Teacher Prize como el mejor profesor del mundo, estuvo en el Ministerio de Educación, Cultura, Ciencia y Tecnología junto al ministro Alejandro Finocchiaro y dialogaron acerca de los desafíos de la enseñanza y el rol docente.

Tabichi da clases en una escuela secundaria en Pwani Village, un pueblo remoto de Kenia donde es…

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Kenyan teacher who gives away 80% of his salary is awarded a $1M global prize

Kenyan teacher who gives away 80% of his salary is awarded a $1M global prize

The saying, “what goes around comes around” sometimes becomes the motivation for people to do good, so that they will receive good in return. But for this Kenyan teacher, he surely wasn’t thinking of personal gain when he was donating most of his earnings to the poor – he was doing it purely out of love for his community.

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36-year-old Peter Tabichi took home $1 million as he…

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Peter Tabichi, a Kenyan math and physics teacher, won the $1 million Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize at a star-studded event in Dubai Sunday (March 24).

Accompanied by his father, Tabichi said the prize showed that “teachers matter” and that “teaching is a noble profession.”Tabichi left his job at a private school to join the Keriko Secondary School (in Pwani Village, Nakuru, Kenya), where 95% of the students are poor and almost a third are orphans. Drug abuse, teen pregnancies, drop-outs, and suicide are common, and the school has one computer, poor internet access, and a student-teacher ratio of 58:1.

In spite of those circumstances, Tabichi’s science students have won various national science competitions, and qualified to participate at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2019 in the US. In 2017, only 16 out of the school’s 59 students went on to college, while in 2018, 26 did.

The prize was set up by the Varkey Foundation to shine a spotlight on teaching at a moment when there is a severe global teacher shortage and research shows that it will take poor countries up to 100 years to close the learning gap with richer ones. “By unearthing thousands of stories of heroes that have transformed young people’s lives, the prize hopes to bring to life the exceptional work of millions of teachers all over the world,” the foundation said.

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Good People Doing Good Things -- Peter Tabichi

Good People Doing Good Things — Peter Tabichi

I would like to introduce you to Peter Tabichi.  Peter is a Kenyan science teacher and Franciscan friar at the Keriko Mixed Day Secondary School in Pwani Village in a remote part of Kenya’s Rift Valley.  More than 90% of his pupils are from poor families and almost a third are orphans or have only one parent. Drug abuse, teenage pregnancies, dropping out early from school, young marriages and…

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An image of the rear of a house in the small village of Pwani Mchangani in Eastern Zanzibar

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Two Tanzanian musicians turn to opposition politics to improve their communities

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Two Tanzanian musicians turn to opposition politics to improve their communities

Folk musician Vitali Maembe and reggae artist Jhikoman get political

Musician Vitali Maembe runs for a seat in Tanzania's national assembly representing Bagamoyo, October 15, 2020. Photo courtesy of Vitali Maembe, used with permission.

With just 24 hours before Tanzanians head to the polls to vote in the general election on October 28, two well-known musicians from Tanzania swap their songs for speeches as they ramp up their campaigns for parliamentary seats in Tanzania's national assembly. Vitali Maembe, a beloved folk musician, activist and educator based in Bagamoyo, is running as member of parliament (MP) for Bagamoyo Pwani District, representing the opposition party, Alliance for Change and Transparency-Wazalendo (ACT-Wazalendo). Reggae artist Jhikoman, born Jhikolabwino Siza Manyika, also based in Bagamoyo, is running for MP also representing ACT-Wazalendo in Nyasa, Ruvuma, southern Tanzania, his parents’ birthplace.

ACT-Wazalendo, a democratic socialist party registered in May 2014, is the political engine of opposition leader Zitto Kabwe. The party mainly focuses on social security, participatory economies, health care, and education. Speaking to Global Voices through WhatsApp, Maembe says he decided “some months before” to run for a seat in the national assembly after a long career as an activist who uses his music to call out corruption in Tanzanian politics. On June 29, he decided to make it official when he received his ACT membership card at their head office in Ilala, Dar es Salaam. By August, Maembe was named as one of 198 ACT-Wazalendo candidates for representative roles. Tanzania's national assembly has 390 seats, of which 264 are elected from constituencies.

Maembe says he was attracted to ACT's socialist vision described by the party's Tabora Declaration, which pledges support for a “socialist nation with equality as a basic principle,” and rails against what he sees as Tanzania's poor social services and the corruption that supports it. “I believe in socialism,” says Maembe. “At least we can start something good for our people, not like others,” he said, referring to the ruling Revolutionary Party (Chama cha Mapinduzi, or CCM). “In their writings, CCM is a fully socialist party (it is just theory) — but they practice capitalism,” he wrote in a WhatsApp message. The ruling CCM party has been in power since 1961 and is the second longest-ruling party in Africa, according to Good Governance Africa (GGA). Current President John Magufuli ran on an anti-corruption platform in 2015, but some have criticized his “strong-handed governing style,” says GGA. Maembe continues:

I am not to be a king or ruler to my people, I am asking them to send me to the parliament and to the district council meetings to present them — to stand for their rights and their interest as Bagamoyo constituency people.

Vitali Maembe cheers with some of his supporters in Bagamoyo, October 15, 2020. Photo courtesy of Vitali Maembe, used with permission.

Maembe, 44, was born in the rural village of Mwazye in Sumbawanga, Rukwa region, but later adopted the historical, coastal town of Bagamoyo, as his home in the mid-1990s. He has worked as a music educator for many years, teaching music and dance at the Bagamoyo's TASUBA College of Arts. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=127vrZyg580?feature=oembed&w=650&h=366] Over the years, he's noticed that Bagamoyo residents have “very normal and basic needs and it is shame … that the people of Bagamoyo are not sure about their food, shelter, education, and stable medical treatments. They work hard but in poorly arranged environments,” Maembe told Global Voices.

Reggae artist Jhikoman speaks with a voter ahead of the 2020 elections in Tanzania. Photo courtesy of Jhikoman, used with permission.

Jhikoman, also based in Bagamoyo, shares Maembe's concerns about the political machinery that fuels inequity in Tanzania. In a private Instagram message to Global Voices, he wrote:

As a musician, I'm the voice of the people and I feel that getting into politics gives me a bigger opportunity for me to contribute and bring real change to the people. It's a big challenge but I think this is the right time and I am ready for it.

Jhikoman, who has toured internationally and locally since the mid-1990s, has graced stages with his Afro-reggae songs that spread a message of love, peace and unity. Born in Dar Es Salaam in 1972, Jhikoman's “music presents an opportunity to raise awareness about social oppression and justice,” according to Music in Africa. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3RocQZVspU?feature=oembed&w=650&h=366]

Jhikoman (left) on the campaign trail speaking with constituents ahead of the general election in Tanzania. Photo courtesy of Jhikoman, used with permission.

Jhikoman told Global Voices that while the response has been very positive during his campaign, funding has been the biggest challenge. He explained in a note to his supporters that Tanzania's National Electoral Commission ‘does not cover the cost of election agents” to “ensure there's no theft or manipulation of votes,” he wrote. In the days leading up to the election, international and local observers have expressed concern over possible voter repression during the 2020 elections, with a shrinking civic and media space to monitor potential discrepancies.

Musicians as politicians

In a recent interview with BBC Swahili, Dr. Vicensia Shule says music has long played a role in Tanzanian politics. Shule explains that while these particular musicians may be running for the first time in 2020, historically, this is nothing new, as musicians have often played activist roles in Tanzanian society. In the 2015 elections, for example, revered hip-hop artist Joseph Haule, known as “Professa Jay,” won the Mikumi District seat with the opposition party CHADEMA (Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo or Party for Democracy and Change). And Haule was encouraged to get into politics by the rapper Joseph Mbilinyi, known as ‘Mr. Sugu,” who won Mbeya with CHADEMA in 2010. And in this year's election, Tanzanian hip-hop artist and rapper Wakazi, born Webiro Noel Wassira, based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's cultural and commercial capital, is also running for MP in Ukonga, an administrative ward in the Ilala District. The musician-as-politician is a growing trend in African politics made visible most recently on the international stage by the likes of Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, a Ugandan opposition politician popularly known as Bobi Wine, who plans to run for president in Uganda's upcoming elections. As for a future in music while pursuing politics, Maembe says:

My music was [always] political … I was, I am and I will be the same musician — but also a member of the parliament. I can't quit music — I will be doing music, recording and arranging performances because it is a part of representing people.

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Organizing a Trip To Tanzania

Tanzania is an East African country known for its vast wilderness areas. Here in this beautiful country, you can visit the plains of Serengeti National Park. This location is the most attractive destination for safari tourists as it has lion, leopard, elephant buffalo, Zebra, and rhino.

Useful info about the climate of Tanzania

Tanzania is characterized by different types of climate depending on the area: one in the northern and central one called Altopiano dei Laghi and the other is the flat one facing the sea. In principle, it is possible to recognize two seasons, one dry and the other more humid and hot: the least rainy season is between July and August, while most rainfall occurs is from the end of March to mid-June. As for the winter period, between December and February, showers are possible, but not as intense as those of the spring period: once past, the calm returns again. Although they are not the best times to visit Tanzania, the winter months are anyway recommended for exploring Lake Victoria and the Serengeti. Temperatures range between 18° and 28°C and the sea temperature is 29° C.

How to Travel?

The main airport is Julius Neyere which is located a few kilometers outside the capital Dar El Salaam. As for air connections, you can opt for Middle Eastern companies that make a technical stopover in their main hub before continuing to Tanzania, or for European companies such as British Airway and Lufthansa. It will probably be the Middle Eastern companies that offer the best rates for traveling around the New Year period. And Alitalia? Our flag carrier does not fly to Tanzania, so there are no direct flights from Italy.

Getting around: do it yourself or a tour?

The first thing you should keep in mind is that you are in Tanzania, in the middle of central Africa, so you will have to adapt to the rhythms imposed by local life. So arm yourself with patience and a good trip! Let's start from your arrival at the airport: if you have already booked a hotel, ask if they have a shuttle to reach the center, otherwise opt for a taxi, always very expensive, especially when they are carrying tourists and take the opportunity to take advantage of it a little. Once in the city, you will have several opportunities: for small and short journeys, the most folkloristic means of transport is undoubtedly the "Dal Dalla", minibusses (always full of people) that cross the city: they make obligatory stops and the starting point and arrival is written at the top on the front of the vehicle. Associating from any kind of comfort is a mistake, but in this way, you will have taken a dip in the local culture. An alternative is the Rajaji, practically of the Asian tuk-tuks, adapted to the African environment, while for tracts along the coast you can opt for the motorcycle taxis. For once, do not take the normal, expensive and not very typical taxis. To move far and wide in Tanzania, forget about the rental car and consider local buses, which are quite comfortable even for long distances, but above all very cheap. The car costs, as does gasoline, but the roads are poor and the prohibition to drive at night for tourists, which makes it opt for public transport. If the buses are not for you, you can consider the idea of a private van with a driver, but the budget will certainly begin to rise. If you want you can also use domestic flights, as distinct as in Europe, on "normal" and "low cost" flights, but you'll have to book well in advance to get affordable fares. Obviously all that we have said so far does not apply if you have booked an organized tour: in this case, it will take care of the entire tour operator, including travel. 

Accommodation in Tanzania

Finding accommodation in Tanzania is quite simple, even if you have not booked anything from Italy, as upon your arrival you will be stopped by a crowd of people who will propose their own structure. Everyone will tell you this, but for us, it is always the rule to book in advance from Italy. Since sleeping in Tanzania is cheap, we advise you to discard low-level accommodations and opt for hotels and facilities that are more comfortable and of a good standard. On the coast, you will also find some guest houses overlooking the beach, but before booking, take a good look at the cleanliness and the type of structure. In reality, if you want to spend a New Year in absolute relaxation, we suggest you opt for a tourist village, even if not very characteristic: in this way, you will not have to do anything but lie down to sunbathe on the beach.

 What to do and see in Tanzania?

Safari

Safari and sea. Here is the key to reading this journey. Start with the adventure and then move on to relaxation. The first stop will certainly be Dar El Salaam, but it is not worth spending more than a couple of days, perfect only to settle in and visit the  Kariakoo Market and the Fish Market. Then go to Africa made of sunsets and landscapes: the most famous places are certainly the great parks of the north, such as the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro and the Tarangire where you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a unique landscape, while if you are looking for a less crowded park, you can opt for the Selous Game Reserve which also includes the third largest lake, Lake Malawi. You will also like Ruaha National Park, the second-largest park in Africa where many animal species move freely.

Sea

And the sea! Most tour operator catalogs recommend the Zanzibar sea, but it does not matter if you go there to have the turquoise sea and the soft beaches. In the southern part of Dar El Salaam, we recommend the Pwani region, beautiful and wild, but above all still little beaten by mass tourism. It is worthwhile to go as far as Sandi Island which fully embodies the exotic dream. The alternative is located north of the capital: these are the two islands of Mbudya and Bongoyo, still very wild, both included within protected marine areas. If you are looking for other areas where you can take beautiful photographic safaris in Africa, we suggest Namibia.

And the final words, if you want to enjoy all aspects of touring Tanzania it will be better if you opt an “Organized Tour” arranged and managed by any established tour operators like Bestway tours in Canada.

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The winner of @unkenya person of the year is @peter_tabichi-Peter Tabichi is a Kenyan 🇰🇪 science teacher and Franciscan friar at the Keriko Mixed Day Secondary School in Pwani Village in Nakuru county. He is winner of the 2019 Global Teacher Prize. Congratulations Peter. #SDG 4 - “Ensuring inclusive & equitable quality education & promote lifelong learning opportunities” is key to success of a demographic dividend. @peter_tabichi gave a boost to the critical role of teachers all over the world to ensure an educated & skilled population. (at Nairobi, Kenya) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4AgkeUgwiD/?igshid=1ojlo981o5ov0

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Kenyan science teacher Peter Tabichi wins $1m global award A science teacher from rural Kenya who donates most of his salary to help poorer students has been crowned the world’s best teacher and awarded a $1m prize, beating 10,000 nominations from 179 countries. Peter Tabichi, 36, a maths and physics teacher at Keriko secondary school in Pwani Village, in a remote part of Kenya’s Rift Valley, has won the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2019. Tabichi, a member of the Franciscan religious order, received his prize at a ceremony in Dubai hosted by actor Hugh Jackman. Tabichi gives away 80% of his income to help the poorest students at the poorly-equipped and overcrowded school who could not otherwise not afford uniforms and books. More than 90% of his pupils are from poor families and almost a third are orphans or have only one parent. Drug abuse, teenage pregnancies, dropping out early from school, young marriages and suicide are common. Students have to walk 7km along roads that can become impassable in the rainy season to reach the school and the area can be affected by drought and famine. Despite only having one computer, a poor internet connection and a student-teacher ratio of 58:1, Tabichi started a “talent nurturing club” and expanded the school’s science club, helping pupils design research projects of such quality that many now qualify for national competitions. His students have taken part in international science competitions and won an award from the Royal Society of Chemistry after harnessing local plant life to generate electricity. Tabichi and four colleagues also give struggling pupils one-to-one tuition in maths and science, visiting students’ homes and meeting their families to identify the challenges they face. Enrolment at the school has doubled to 400 over three years and girls’ achievement in particular has been boosted. Accepting the prize, Tabichi said: “I am only here because of what my students have achieved. This prize gives them a chance. It tells the world that they can do anything.” The Kenyan president, Uhuru Kenyatta, said in a video message: “Peter, your story is the story of Africa, a young continent bursting with talent (at Great Rift Valley, Kenya) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2FcjQXnsoM/?igshid=buh600bznhdb