Meet Peter Wafula - Servant Leader with a Teacher's Heart!
Meet Peter Wafula – A Servant Leader with a Teacher’s Heart “Mwalimu si kibarua – ni taa ya jamii. Nikiwa mmoja wenu, najua mzigo wenu. Nikiwa mbele yenu, nitapigania haki yenu.”
(“A teacher is not a laborer—they are the light of society. As one of you, I understand your burden. As your leader, I will fight for your rights.”)
Peter Wafula is not just a teacher. He is a leader born in the classroom and refined through service. From Dagoretti High School, where he serves as a dedicated teacher and Boarding Master, to representing Nairobi teachers in national and continental platforms, Mr. Wafula has shown what it means to rise by lifting others. He is the Welfare Chairman at Dagoretti High, the Founder and Chairman of Nairobi County Teachers Forum CBO, and the Lead Organizer of the 2024 World Teachers’ Day Celebrations in Nairobi. Teachers don’t just know him—they trust him. --- His Journey in Service: Teacher & Boarding Master, Dagoretti High School – championing a healthy school environment and teacher welfare. Welfare Chairman, Dagoretti – listening to teachers’ needs and fighting for their dignity. Founder & Chair, Nairobi County Teachers Forum – uniting educators for strength, voice, and vision. Lead Organizer, 2024 World Teachers Day in Nairobi – showing the power of a teacher-led movement. Peace Club Coordinator, Nairobi – building harmony in schools. Chairman, Junior Achievement Patrons Association – raising future leaders through mentorship. Protocol Officer, ACFTA Council of Ministers Conference – representing teachers on continental stages. Technical Official, World School Cross Country Championship – serving beyond borders. Certified Trainer of Trainers, Junior Achievement Kenya – empowering peers in financial literacy. Lead Mentor, Junior Achievement Competition in Accra, Ghana – global experience with local grounding. Former Secretary General, Kenyatta University Western Students Association – leadership from youth. Chairman, Bungoma Diocesan Catholic Youth Movement – moral and spiritual guidance in action. --- > “Leadership is not about position. It’s about service, sacrifice, and the courage to stand where others stay silent.”