30/04/2026
I am a male teacher at Alliance Girls High School. The news that the Chief Principal Miss Margret Njeru will face disciplinary action has come as a great relief to many of us.
Over the past few months, we have been working under an atmosphere of fear and intimidation. Colleagues—particularly those who are not from the same ethnic background as the Principal—have been subjected to processes that feel unfair, biased, and, at times, predetermined.
A very recent case illustrates this concern. A male teacher (name withheld), who has served at the school for seven years, raised an issue regarding the newly introduced phone booths. He proposed that their management be placed under staff welfare rather than the administration. His reasoning was simple: many students still rely on teachers to help them communicate with their families, yet the current system is restrictive and expensive, charging KSh 20 per minute and not allowing reverse calls. It appears structured more to maximize profits—reportedly running into millions monthly—than to support students’ needs.
Shortly after this discussion gained momentum, he was issued with a show-cause letter alleging inappropriate conduct with a student, specifically that he had hugged a student, and faced possible interdiction. To many of us, the timing of these allegations raised serious concerns.
Personally, I raised concerns over a 25 million staff trip to Dubai, and immediately started getting mistreatment. If anyone is in doubt, they can confirm if this item appeared in the budget.
There is also growing unease about the role of the Deputy Principal, Dr. Cecilia, who joined the school about four months ago. Many staff members feel that she has contributed to an environment where intimidation is used to silence dissenting voices, sometimes through unorthodox means.
For now, the news of disciplinary action offers a sense of hope. While we understand that the situation may evolve, we hope it leads to more fairness, openness, and consideration in leadership.
We are going through a difficult period, and we appeal to the ministry to listen to these concerns and take action that restores trust and protects the welfare of both staff and students.
