Teachers Service Commission cracks whip on sex pests

Julius Mwiti a teacher at Mugae Primary School in Buuri District when he appeared before Principal Magistrate Joseph Karanja at Meru on March 15, 2016. He denied 10 charges of sexually assaulting pupils aged between eight and 11 years at the school. PHOTO PETER MUTHOMI/Standar

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has tightened the noose on teachers who abuse their students sexually.

In a Gazette notice released last week, the teachers' employer said any person who hires de-registered teachers will be jailed.