Alliance Girls Teacher Resigns Amid Grooming Allegations, Sparks National Debate on Safeguarding

Kikuyu, Kiambu County – Long-serving German teacher Peter Ayiro has resigned from Alliance Girls High Schoolfollowing explosive allegations of grooming made by former students.

In a resignation letter to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), Ayiro announced his departure with immediate effect, paying one month’s salary in lieu of notice. “I hereby tender my resignation … effective immediately under the terms and conditions of service,” he wrote, while insisting that the accusations against him were false.

Allegations and Fallout

Ayiro, who taught at Alliance Girls for 26 years and served as patron of the Christian Union, was the subject of a detailed investigative exposé by alumni, who accused him of grooming students from their teenage years into adulthood. Former pupils alleged that he used religious favoritism to cultivate trust, later luring some into inappropriate relationships.

The revelations sparked outrage, with rights groups and parents staging protests demanding accountability. Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok urged the TSC not only to dismiss Ayiro but also to initiate prosecution.

Teacher’s Response

In his letter, Ayiro claimed he had become the target of cyberbullying, threats, and social ostracism since the allegations surfaced.

“This decision has not come easily … I continue to endure evil, monstrous and persistent cyberbullying, threats of physical harm, public humiliation, and even being ostracised from my church,” he wrote. Despite his denial of wrongdoing, he expressed gratitude for his years of service, describing his teaching career as “decades of valuable experience.”

Institutional Accountability

The case has reignited debate about student protection in Kenya’s boarding schools, where close teacher-student relationships can blur boundaries. Child rights advocates argue that schools must strengthen safeguarding frameworks, reporting mechanisms, and whistleblower protections to ensure allegations are acted upon swiftly.

The TSC has confirmed it is reviewing the case and will “take appropriate action,” with investigators currently collecting testimony from former students.

The Bigger Picture

The scandal is the latest in a series of controversies that have drawn attention to sexual exploitation and abuse in Kenya’s education system. Analysts warn that unless institutions adopt robust child protection policies, boarding schools risk eroding public trust and leaving students vulnerable.

“Kenya urgently needs a culture where survivors feel safe to report abuse, and where institutions respond decisively rather than defensively,” one education rights advocate said.