Update on Alliance Girls Teacher Peter Ayiro Accused of Sexually Abusing Students [PHOTOS]

Alliance Girls High School CU instructor Peter Ayiro, who was accused of sexually assaulting children, has resigned from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) after 26 years of service.

He was a history and German language teacher, as well as a patron of CU.

He was a history and German language teacher, as well as a patron of CU.

In his resignation letter dated August 18, Ayiro stated that he was stepping down due to what he called unfounded charges of grooming kids.

"This was not an easy decision. It is the outcome of false accusations made against me," he stated. He also stated that the outcry over the claims had caused him anguish.

According to Ayiro, the aftermath of the expose brought “evil, monstrous, and persistent cyberbullying, threats of physical harm, public humiliation, and even being ostracized from my church.” 

He said that the attacks had affected his character, profession, and social life.

What is Peter Ayiro Accused of?

Ayiro was recently implicated in an Africa Uncensored inquiry.

According to the investigation, former pupils said he made sexual approaches such as kissing and inappropriate touching while educating them and serving as a Christian Union patron.

Some claim he contacted them even after they left school. And this contact resulted in sexual partnerships. The claims go back as far as 2018.

He even married a former student!

Neither Ayiro nor Alliance Girls High School have provided a full public statement. The Kiambu County Education Office stated that investigations are ongoing, but the results have not yet been public.

The matter has drawn sharp reactions. Last month, Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok called for Peter Ayiro to be arrested and prosecuted. “We are not going to condone any behaviour where teachers or any other stakeholder in schools take advantage of our children,” he said.

Former students also staged protests outside Alliance Girls High School, accusing the administration of protecting him. Women leaders and rights groups, including the Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA), demanded accountability from the school and the government.

Despite leaving his post, Ayiro urged the TSC to remain fair and transparent when handling cases involving teachers. He also cleared with the commission by paying one month’s salary in lieu of notice, as required by law.