Govt Issued 4 Demands Over Sexual Assault Claims At Alliance Girls
The claims came to light after several current and former students admitted to being sexually assaulted by the teacher during an investigation carried out by Africa Uncensored.
Viral Tea Ke Writer 
The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) has demanded that the Ministry of Education take action against Alliance Girls High School after explosive allegations surfaced regarding sexual misconduct by one of its teachers.
The claims came to light after several current and former students admitted to being sexually assaulted by the teacher, identified as Peter Ayiro, during an investigation carried out by Africa Uncensored.
In a statement on Tuesday, July 8, FIDA Chairperson Christine Kungu criticised the school’s administration for hesitating to take action against the teacher and emphasised that both disciplinary and legal steps must be taken against everyone connected to the incidents.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba during a meeting with a delegation from the Rockefeller Foundation on April 7, 2025. /JULIUS OGAMBA
"We demand that the Ministry of Education hold the school accountable for its failure to safeguard students from harm and initiate disciplinary and legal action against those responsible for enabling this abuse," FIDA stated in part.
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.
Further, FIDA also demanded that the Ministry issue a directive requiring all schools, public and private, to adopt clear policies on gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH), including mandatory annual training and assessments for all teachers on preventing and responding to sexual and gender-based violence.
"The Ministry must also implement institutional mechanisms for students to report abuse without fear of retaliation. Finally, the Ministry must provide clear and enforceable measures to ensure the safety and dignity of all learners," added the statement.
The lawyers emphasised the importance of encouraging students who have experienced such abuse to speak up, assuring them of both legal and psychological support to help pursue justice.
FIDA also underscored that safeguarding students' well-being is a crucial starting point for reforming and restoring integrity within Kenya's education system.
"We applaud the survivors for breaking their silence and challenging a culture of impunity within the school that has, for too long, threatened the safety and dignity of students at Alliance Girls High School," FIDA said.
"Schools, as spaces of learning and growth, must be held to the highest standards when it comes to protecting the best interests of the child."
