Teacher Tabichi Leads Prayers in US Congress

Award-winning Kenyan teacher, Peter Tabichi on Tuesday, September 17, was granted the honour of opening the US Congress with a prayer.

In a video seen by Kenyans.co.ke,  the teacher was welcomed by the House speaker to say a prayer before the sitting began in the US capital, Washington DC.

The speaker called the house to order before welcoming Tabichi. "House will be in order, the prayer will be offered by the guest chaplain brother Peter Chebichi, Order of St Francis, in Pwani Village in Kenya."

Dressed in his brown cloak, the man of the cloth took to the podium where he said the Franciscan prayer for peace.

Peter asked the Lord to use him as an instrument of peace to sow love, peace, hope and light in instances of hatred, injury, and sadness.

He further requested for peace in the world, and that people's hands and hearts be stretched out in compassion and service of others.

On Monday, September 16,  Tabichi met US President Donald Trump at the White House.

White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham‏, showered praises on the teacher, acknowledging him for his sacrifices. 

“This morning, President Donald Trump met with Peter Tabichi, the recipient of the 2019 Global Teacher Prize! 

“Peter is a science teacher who gives away 80 per cent of his monthly income to help the poor in his home country of Kenya,” she posted on Twitter.

Ms Grisham continued to tell the Kenyan tutor that he inspires Trump’s administration. 

“His dedication, hard work, and belief in his student’s talent has led his poorly resourced school in Kenya, to emerge victorious after taking on the country’s best schools in national science competitions.

“Peter, you inspire us all! Thank you for your commitment to your students,” she added.

The renowned teacher was also scheduled to speak at the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 17 to 30, 2019.