Loreto High School, Limuru, has subjected two teachers to a disciplinary process and launched a safety audit following claims of sexual harassment and grooming of students.
A letter from the Board of Management (BoM) confirmed that the disciplinary proceedings were initiated after inquiries by both the school and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
According to the memo dated August 8, the board convened two days earlier to hear cases involving two teachers.
“On August 6, 2025, the BoM, as an agent of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), held disciplinary hearings of two teachers. This was as a result of investigations carried out by TSC and the school. Appropriate recommendations have been made to the TSC from this meeting,” the letter reads.
The development at Loreto, one of Kenya’s leading national schools, comes amid intensifying debate on teacher sexual misconduct. Circulating videos and reports have pointed to two male teachers accused of inappropriate behaviour toward students.
In a widely shared clip, a former student claimed that a teacher lured female students under the pretext of evening tuition, where he allegedly engaged in indecent touching.
While the BoM’s letter does not disclose the precise grounds for the probe, it indicates that the school has initiated a broader review to enhance detection and response to misconduct.
Parents, students, and stakeholders are encouraged to report any violations to the relevant law enforcement agencies.
“The welfare committee of the BoM was mandated to review the school environment and advise the BoM on necessary steps to ensure incidents of misconduct, or any other form of unprofessional behaviour are detected, investigated and appropriate actions taken on time to safeguard the welfare of learners and all stakeholders,” the communication further notes.
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Media reports suggest the Loreto Limuru Alumni Association raised concerns after two ex-students addressed the BoM, accusing five staff members of sexual grooming. This prompted the school to ensure that such cases would be processed under TSC mechanisms.
The BoM states that it has already forwarded recommendations to TSC. However, it remains uncertain whether the employer has acted on them. Similarly, no clarity has emerged on whether criminal investigations are underway.
The Loreto revelations mirror a recent scandal at Alliance Girls High School, where a male teacher was accused of years-long sexual grooming. An exposé by Africa Uncensored titled “The Teacher and the System” compiled survivor accounts and sparked nationwide protests.
In July, Basic Education PS Julius Bitok demanded the teacher’s arrest and prosecution. The TSC placed him on compulsory leave for 30 days pending investigations. However, he later resigned, citing “false” allegations and public pressure.
That same month, Education CS Julius Ogamba announced that his ministry was collaborating with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to locate the suspect, who was reported to be on the run.
Women’s rights organisations, such as FIDA–Kenya and CREAW, have since called for urgent, survivor-centred investigations and stronger child protection frameworks in schools.
By Joseph Mambili
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