The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has taken disciplinary action against a teacher from Alliance Girls High School who has been accused of sexual misconduct.
The teacher has been sent on a compulsory 30-day leave while a full investigation is carried out.
Acting TSC Chief Executive Officer Evaleen Mitei announced the decision on Tuesday, July 25. She stated that this move is part of efforts to ensure an independent and interference-free investigation into the serious allegations raised against the teacher.
The teacher is accused of violating several rules under the Teachers Service Commission Act and the Code of Regulations for Teachers (CORT). These violations include what TSC described as professional misconduct, possibly involving inappropriate and exploitative behavior toward students.
The case gained national attention following an investigative report by Africa Uncensored titled The Teacher and the System, which exposed troubling claims of sexual abuse dating back over two decades.
In response to the exposé, TSC emphasized that placing the teacher on leave would help create a fair and neutral environment for the ongoing investigations.
Alliance Girls High School has confirmed that it is cooperating fully with authorities. The school has also assured the public that the safety and well-being of its students remain a top priority.
TSC has committed to keeping the teacher informed about the results of the investigation once it is complete. They assured the public that the matter will be handled with transparency and in line with all legal and professional procedures.
While the investigation continues, the teacher will still receive his regular salary and allowances. TSC explained that this is standard procedure as the probe is still in progress and no final determination has been made yet.
Public outcry has been growing ever since disturbing allegations emerged involving the teacher, known as Ayiro, and multiple female students.
Former students and staff have come forward, accusing him of misusing his role as a Christian Union patron and mentor to exploit and manipulate vulnerable girls under his care.
The release of the exposé prompted alumni to take action. On Thursday, July 10, former students of Alliance Girls held a peaceful protest at the school, demanding urgent intervention from TSC to protect students and remove sexual predators from the institution.
Videos from the demonstration showed the alumni dressed in white shirts, chanting slogans and holding placards with messages such as “Protect the Girls, Not the Predators.” They expressed deep disappointment in TSC for failing to respond to their earlier letter and declared their commitment to continue pushing for justice until the teacher is held accountable.
As pressure mounted, Education Principal Secretary Dr. Julius Bitok also weighed in on the matter. Speaking during a Thanksgiving event at Kapkoros Barngetuny Secondary School in Nandi County, Bitok confirmed that the Ministry of Education had involved law enforcement agencies to ensure the teacher’s arrest and possible interdiction.
“That teacher is going to face consequences. We have engaged TSC and all relevant stakeholders to ensure that he is arrested,” Bitok said firmly.
The incident has also attracted condemnation from the Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya).
On Tuesday, July 8, FIDA Chairperson Christine Kungu criticized the school administration for being slow to act against the teacher. She called for both disciplinary and legal measures against anyone found complicit in the alleged abuse.
Kungu urged the Ministry of Education to issue new guidelines to all schools, requiring them to set up clear systems for reporting and addressing sexual and gender-based violence within learning institutions.
If the teacher is eventually found guilty, he faces a grim future. Despite some accusations dating back many years, legal experts say the severity of the charges could lead to serious consequences.
Prominent lawyer Danstan Omari explained that the teacher could be charged under several sections of the Sexual Offences Act. Section 8 deals with defilement of minors aged 16 to 18 and carries a minimum sentence of 15 years in prison.
Omari also pointed to Section 6, which covers inducing or compelling indecent acts — a charge that can lead to a jail term of at least five years, or even life imprisonment in severe cases.
Section 11, which addresses indecent acts with children, imposes a minimum sentence of 10 years. In situations where there are repeated or particularly harmful offenses, the law allows for even harsher punishment.
In addition to the possibility of a lengthy prison term, the teacher may also be struck off the TSC register — permanently barring him from teaching in any school in Kenya.
The case has highlighted the urgent need for strict action to protect students and ensure schools remain safe learning environments. Both the public and alumni of Alliance Girls continue to call for justice and for strong accountability within Kenya’s education system.
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