The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has sent a teacher at Alliance Girls High School on a 30-day compulsory leave following damning allegations of sexual misconduct.
The move, announced on Tuesday, July 25, by Acting TSC CEO Evaleen Mitei, comes amid a growing public outcry and mounting pressure for accountability.
The teacher, who served as a Christian Union patron and mentor, is accused of exploiting his position to manipulate and sexually exploit students.
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These revelations were brought to light through an exposé by Africa Uncensored, titled The Teacher and the System, which unearthed disturbing allegations of abuse dating back more than two decades.
According to the TSC, the compulsory leave is aimed at facilitating an independent and interference-free investigation. Alliance Girls High School has affirmed its full cooperation with the authorities, emphasizing its commitment to student safety and welfare.
Public backlash intensified after former students and staff accused the teacher of sexual grooming and exploitation.
On July 10, a group of alumni staged peaceful demonstrations at the school, calling for immediate action. Donning white shirts and holding placards that read “Protect the Girls, Not the Predators,” the demonstrators criticised the TSC’s slow response and vowed to continue pressing for justice.
Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has also weighed in, calling for the teacher’s arrest. Speaking at a school event in Nandi County, Bitok confirmed that the Ministry of Education had engaged law enforcement agencies to ensure the suspect is brought to book.
Further condemnation came from the Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya), which accused the school’s leadership of inaction.
FIDA Chairperson Christine Kungu called for disciplinary and legal action against both the teacher and any individuals who may have enabled the misconduct. She also urged the Ministry of Education to mandate all schools to implement clear procedures for handling cases of sexual and gender-based violence.
Legal experts, including city lawyer Danstan Omari, have pointed out the gravity of the charges. The accused could face prosecution under Section 8 of the Sexual Offences Act, which carries a minimum sentence of 15 years for defilement of minors aged 16 to 18.
Additionally, Section 6 addresses coercion into indecent acts, with sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment. Under Section 11, which deals with indecent acts with minors, the teacher could face a minimum of 10 years behind bars.
Beyond possible prison time, the teacher also faces professional consequences, including deregistration by TSC, which would bar him from practicing in any learning institution in the future.
As investigations unfold, pressure remains high for systemic reforms within schools to protect students and ensure perpetrators of sexual misconduct are swiftly dealt with.