Alliance Girls’ tutor quits TSC amid sexual misconduct allegations
Alliance Girls’ teacher Peter Ayiro, who was exposed by Africa Uncensored over alleged accusations of sexual misconduct has resigned.
In a letter addressed to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Ayiro termed the accusations in the exposé by African Uncensored false, as he admitted they were the reasons for his resignation.
“I hereby tender my resignation from the TSC, effective immediately, per the terms and conditions of service. This decision has not come easily. It is a result of the false accusations leveled against me,” Ayiro stated.
He has further urged TSC to be transparent and fair, as it supports its employees
“I urge TSC to consider fairness, transparency, and support for all its employees in their noble role as educators,” he added.
Ayiro, who joined Alliance Girls at the age of 25, was weeks ago named in a recent Africa Uncensored investigative report in which former students alleged he made sexual advances while serving as both their teacher and Christian Union patron.
The claims date back to at least 2018. Students also accused him of maintaining contact and seeking sexual favors even after they left the school.
According to the embattled tutor, what followed the exposé was torment and suffering caused by the ensuing uproar.
“I continue to endure evil, monstrous, and persistent cyberbullying, threats of physical harm, public humiliation, and even being ostracized from my church. This has been an attack on my character, career, and social standing, putting me under great stress and strain,” Ayiro said.
Neither Alliance nor Ayiro publicly commented on the allegations, though the Kiambu County education office said an investigation was underway and the outcome of that probe is yet to be released.
Last month, Basic Education PS Julius Bitok called on police and the TSC to arrest and prosecute Ayiro.
“We are not going to condone any behaviour where teachers or any other stakeholder in schools take advantage of our children. It is not only in Alliance. Even in any other school in the country, that behaviour must stop forthwith,” Bitok stated.
Alliance Girls’ Alumni demonstrated outside the school as they accused the administration of covering up for Ayiro.
Women leaders and rights groups, including the Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA), also demanded accountability.
