With her impeccable sense of style, fashionable outfits and infectious personality, Teacher Tabby Wothaya is not your ordinary teacher.
Behind the stylish image and humorous social media videos is an educator on a bigger mission: changing perceptions about teaching, championing the girl child and advocating for children's safety and protection.
Popularly known as Teacher Tabby, she belongs to a new generation of Kenyan educators using social media to take conversations about education beyond the classroom.
She initially attracted audiences with humorous skits inspired by everyday school experiences, but her content has since evolved to address feminism, gender equality and child protection.
Her influence earned her the Best Education Creator/Educationist of the Year award at the 2025 BAKE Awards, in recognition of her educational content on TikTok and Instagram.
“I love challenging perspectives and sharing knowledge. I also enjoy using my voice to spark conversations that should matter,” she says.
Her passion for teaching began at home, inspired by her mother, whose commitment to education extended beyond the classroom. One experience, in particular, shaped her outlook. Her mother returned to school to train as a special needs educator after encountering a learner with disabilities who required specialised attention.
“My mother inspired me to be a teacher. She had so much passion for the profession to the point where one of her…
