The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has interdicted five teachers from Itumbe DOK Primary School in Kisii County for allegedly coercing six Grade Two pupils to perform an indecent act.

In letters addressed to the five teachers; Everlyne Moraa, Angelica Joseph, Catherine Mokaya, Moraa Nyairo and William Isuka, TSC said the teachers had been suspended from duty effective immediately.

The sixth teacher, Gladys Kenyanya, was served with a show-cause letter to explain why she should not be deregistered over the disturbing incident.

According to TSC, the six teachers breached Clauses 9 (1) and (c) (11) of the Third Schedule of the TSC Act, 2012 as well as subjected the minors to psychological torture and embarrassment by sharing the video clip.

“I am directed by the Teachers Service Commission to say that it is alleged that you breached clause (c) (11) of the Third Schedule of the TSC Act No. 20 Of 2012 …you instructed and/or coerced learners of Itumbe DOK Primary School to engage in on indecent/inappropriate acts depicting homosexuality within the School compound,” read a section of the statement.

“You actively participated, aided and/or abated the recording of a video footage of the minors who pursuant to your coercion were engaged in acts depicting homosexuality and circulated the same on social media hence causing trauma psychological/mental torture and embarrassment to the minors.”

TSC directed the interdicted teachers to immediately vacate office and submit their defence responses within 21 days.

“You are invited to make a defence statement/response to the Commission in writing within 21 days from the date of this letter; you will be given an opportunity to be heard by the Commission in person,” stated Mitei.

“Indicate the nearest TSC Sub County office where you will be required to report once a month; present any other evidence including documents in support of your case, vacate office and continue to be away. Provide your contact address, email and telephone number and forfeit your annual leave.”

The six who were detained at the Nyamache Police Station were arrested on Wednesday following an uproar from the public regarding the clip.

In the video, young boys in school uniforms are compelled by their teachers to commit an indecent act while lying on top of each other as the teachers laugh out loud in the background.