Boniface Mwangi honours teacher who sparked his love for books
Activist Boniface Mwangi paid tribute to his former primary school teacher, Mr. Mwaniki, on International Teachers' Day. Mwangi credited Mwaniki for fostering his lifelong love of reading and books during his time at Pangani Primary School.
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Activist Boniface Mwangi honours his teacher Mr Mwaniki during the World Teachers' Day 2026 / Screengrab Activist Boniface Mwangi has credited a former primary school teacher with shaping his lifelong passion for books and the written word.
Mwangi paid tribute to Mr Mwaniki in a message marking International Teachers’ Day, recalling how his English teacher at Pangani Primary School introduced him to the joy of reading.
Mwaniki taught at the school from 1977 until his retirement in 2015. He also ran the school library, which Mwangi described as his favourite place and the most beautiful space in the school.
“I fell in love with the written word because of his teaching and the way the books in his library were so well arranged and classified,” Mwangi said.
He recalled that Mwaniki’s approach to books made him enjoy spending time in the library and look forward to his classes.
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