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    "id": 1625343,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kibwana",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. My Statement is regarding the recent disturbing revelations concerning the conduct of Mr. Peter Ayiro, a senior teacher at Alliance Girls High School. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52(1) to make a Statement on deeply troubling revelations that have emerged concerning Mr. Peter Ayiro, a Senior Teacher and a long-time Christian Union (CU) patron at Alliance Girls High School and the broader question of systemic abuse and institutional silence in girls' boarding schools in Kenya. A recent expose has brought to public attention credible and disturbing accounts from more than two dozen former students and teachers, detailing a pattern of grooming, emotional manipulation and inappropriate conduct by Mr. Ayiro over a period of more than two decades. These acts alleged took place within the confines of the school and were enabled by a combination of unchecked influence, spiritual authority and a culture of silence. According to the testimonies, Mr. Ayiro alleged exploited his position as a trusted teacher and spiritual leader to blur boundaries with vulnerable teenage girls, some as young as 13 years old. Several accounts describe his use of favours, selective friendships, religious mentorships and isolation tactics to manipulate students, many of whom later struggled with trauma, guilt and confusion well into adulthood. What is most concerning is not only the alleged conduct of an individual teacher, but the repeated institutional failures that allowed this behaviour to go unchecked. Former school administrators, teachers and even chaplains reportedly raised red flags, yet no meaningful disciplinary action or formal investigation was ever initiated. Despite multiple principals having served as the institution over this period and despite consistent rumours, concerns and warnings, Mr. Ayiro retained his position and influence. The Teacher Service Commission (TSC), which is mandated to uphold professional conduct and discipline in our schools, appears to have either failed to act or turned a blind eye. This points to a deeper, more entrenched systemic issue. Girls boarding schools are meant to be safe spaces for learning and character formation, yet this case reveals a pattern of grooming and predatory behaviour that appears to have been institutionally tolerated or overlooked. Raising the question of how many similar cases exist across our schools, but remain hidden beneath silence, shame, or fear. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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