A firestorm has hit one of Kenya’s most prestigious schools after Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok demanded the immediate arrest and dismissal of a teacher at Alliance Girls High School accused of sexual misconduct.
Highlights:
- PS Julius Bitok calls for swift action against teacher Peter Ayiro
- The educator faces serious allegations of sexually abusing a student
- The Ministry of Education vows zero tolerance on abuse in schools
- The matter is now under investigation by relevant authorities
Main Story:
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has publicly demanded the arrest and removal of Peter Ayiro, a teacher at Alliance Girls High School, following disturbing allegations of sexual abuse involving a student. Bitok made his stance clear during a public address, insisting that both legal and administrative action must be taken without delay.
Bitok emphasized the Ministry of Education’s firm policy against sexual abuse in learning institutions, warning that any teacher who violates the trust of learners will face the full force of the law. He urged school administrators and investigative bodies to treat the case with urgency and transparency, noting that student safety is a non-negotiable priority.
The case has put Alliance Girls High School — one of the top national schools in Kenya — under intense public scrutiny. Education officials have been dispatched to the school to assess the situation, as investigations begin to determine the extent of the allegations and whether other students may have been affected.
As pressure mounts, Bitok has asked the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to suspend the teacher immediately and begin disciplinary proceedings. He also called on law enforcement to speed up investigations and, if evidence supports the claims, prosecute Ayiro in accordance with the law.
When educators become predators, trust in the classroom is shattered — how should schools rebuild that trust?
