Action Taken Against Alliance Girls Teacher In Sexual Abuse Scandal

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has ordered Peter Albert Ayiro, a teacher accused of sexual misconduct at Alliance Girls High School, to proceed on a mandatory 30-day leave.

This decision was made on Tuesday, July 15, by Acting TSC CEO Evaleen Mitei as investigations into the teacher’s conduct continue to gather pace.

The teacher in question is accused of violating several sections of the Teachers Service Commission Act as well as the Code of Regulations for Teachers (CORT), with the TSC describing the actions as clear cases of professional misconduct.

“It has been alleged that you have breached Clause (a) of the Third Schedule to the Teachers Service Commission Act, Regulation 141 of the Code of Regulations for Teachers (CORT) and Clause 22 of the Code of Conduct and Ethics in that on various dates while stationed at Alliance Girls High School as a teacher, you engaged in acts and omissions that amount to professional misconduct,” a letter seen by Viral Tea reads in part.

A photo of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) headquarters. /NAIROBI LEO

“Due to the gravity of these allegations and the need to conduct independent and impartial investigations into the matter, and pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 136 of the CORT, the commission has decided to send you on compulsory leave for 30 days with effect from July 15, 2025."

The TSC explained that the compulsory leave is meant to facilitate an impartial investigation without any possible interference from the teacher involved. Alliance Girls High School has also confirmed its full cooperation with the authorities and emphasised that the safety and welfare of its students remain a top priority.

The commission stated that the teacher will be informed of the investigation’s outcome once the process is finalised, assuring that the case will be handled in line with established procedures and regulations.

While on suspension, the teacher will continue to receive full pay and benefits. The TSC reiterated that he will be updated on the findings and any further action once the investigation concludes.

This follows an exposé by Africa Uncensored journalist and Alliance Girls alumna Christine Mungai, who revealed that Ayiro had crossed emotional and, at times, physical boundaries with current and former students.

The investigation—titled “The Teacher and the System”—detailed decades-long grooming and abuse by Ayiro. Supported by personal testimonies, private messages, and internal accounts, the report exposed a pattern of emotional manipulation and sexual exploitation made possible by institutional silence and protection.

The report highlighted a broader institutional failure: multiple formal complaints, dating back to 2018 and 2021, had been ignored. Teachers who recognised inappropriate dynamics rarely took action, citing fear or resignation due to a protective system around the accused.

Shortly before the report was set to be published, the teacher at the centre of the investigation filed a lawsuit aiming to halt its release. The court initially granted an injunction, arguing that the publication could cause him irreparable harm, such as damage to his reputation, possible job loss, and what he described as “severe character assassination.” However, the injunction was eventually lifted, allowing the report to be made public.

Following the shocking exposé, former students of Alliance Girls High School called on the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to take swift action against sexual predators within the institution.

Their demands were voiced during peaceful protests held at the school on Thursday, July 10, where the alumni condemned the teacher’s alleged misconduct. Dressed in white shirts, the demonstrators carried placards with messages like “Protect the Girls, Not the Predators” as they chanted and marched through the school grounds.

During the protest, the alumni criticised the TSC for ignoring their earlier petition and warned that they would keep pushing until justice was served and the teacher held accountable.

In response to the growing pressure, Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok called for the teacher’s immediate arrest as investigations into the allegations continued.

Collage of alumni of Alliance Girls High School (left) who staged protests (right) on July 10, 2025. /VIRAL TEA KE