Beyond the Blackboard

Name: Beyond the Blackboard
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ISBN: 9789914760316

A Testimonial

Nyong'a S Obuba

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English

Nsemia Inc.
02 April 2026

Biography: general; Ethnic studies; Education; Organisation & management of education; Higher & further education, tertiary education

Series: Biographies & Memoirs

Beyond the Blackboard - A Testimonial is more than a teacher's tale. It is the odyssey of a dream that refused to be silenced, carried across the Gusii highlands, the valleys, chalks and blackboards that became windows of opportunity for many Kenyans. Born in colonial Kenya to a family that did not have much, Mwalimu Nyong'a Obuba's first classroom door opened only when he was ten. Though late, he was armed with grit, faith, and the unwavering support of his uncle, Meshack Nyanchama, rising to become a high school principal who shaped the future of many.

After serving as a primary and high school teacher, Nyong'a was elevated to the principalship of a nascent Kiabonyoru High School. For two decades at the helm, he transformed challenges into triumphs, nurturing students who later went on to stride into boardrooms, science laboratories, classrooms, and other positions of power and influence. Beyond being an educator, his students regarded him as a compass, mentor, and a father as the school became a powerhouse in academic and extracurricular activities.

Now in retirement, Nyong'a looks back with gratitude. He bears witness to the quiet, world-changing power of teaching. This book is a tribute to resilience. It is an anthem to the nobility of education, and a reminder that the truest

By: Nyong'a S Obuba
Imprint: Nsemia Inc.
Edition: Biographies ed.
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 322g
ISBN: 9789914760316
ISBN 10: 9914760317
Series: Biographies & Memoirs
Pages: 238
Publication Date: 02 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Beyond the Blackboard: A Testimonial

""This inspirational autobiography offers a deeply personal and motivating account of his teaching and life experiences. The author's engaging writing style makes one feel as if one were hearing the story firsthand, leaving one inspired and motivated."" - Sylvia Okweba, Editor. ""Mwalimu's life as lived and documented reveals the outcomes of compassion, diplomacy, and fairness. His lessons in kindness and firmness will inspire the readers and change the mindset of others."" - James Maganda, Regional Manager, Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) - Kisii Cluster.