Teacher predators: Honest conversation with youth way to curb teen sexual escapades

Levi Mabonga (right) a Chemistry teacher at Moi Highs school Kabrak during a chemistry practical lesson with Form two East students [Photo:Kipsang Joseph/Standard]

While teachers are part of the essence of moulding future leaders, the activities of some, especially those sexually molesting students under their tutelage, are increasing and worrisome. Rather than protecting students, some educators take advantage, abusing power and violating trust.

Why is this becoming a new normal yet it is a horrifying trend? If you ask teachers, they are just as mortified with these cases as the rest of us. That 1,077 teachers have been sacked for having sexual relations with students in the past eight years is actually bad news because that translates to about 135 teachers sacked every year or just about 11 teachers monthly.