Kenyan High School Teacher Leaks Letter from Smitten Student: “Don’t Tell Anyone”

• A Kenyan high school teacher on teaching practice shared a letter from a student named Kelly on TikTok
• The student praised the teacher’s beauty, smile, and personality in the note, and asked her to keep it a secret
• The letter sparked hilarious reactions from TikTok users, with jokes about handwriting, emotional effort, and even prison warnings

A Kenyan high school teacher on teaching practice has shared a letter written by one of her students online, leaving many social media users stunned.

In a TikTok post, the teacher, whose username is Moh, expressed her disbelief after receiving the heartfelt note from a student named Kelly.

“You gave teaching practice a chance. They don’t want to graduate,” she captioned the image, adding laughing and crying emojis.

What did the Kenyan student write to his teacher?

In the letter, Kelly expressed how he felt about his teacher, appreciating her smile and how she conducted herself in school.

However, he asked her to keep the letter a secret between just the two of them.

“Hi, please let this be between you and me. We’ve talked a little, but there’s something private I want to tell you. You are so beautiful, lovely, and also friendly. I love your smile,” he wrote.

He went on to show his creativity in expressing himself in depth to the lovely teacher.

“I know you are not a cobbler, but you have touched my soul madam,” he added.

Netizens share hilarious reactions to the letter

While many found the letter funny and harmless, others lightly criticised the teacher for posting it publicly and exposing the student who sought privacy.

Others validated the boy's feelings, saying it was normal for a teenage boy to admire a young and beautiful teacher.

Many suggested that the boy should undergo guidance and counselling which, without judgement and villification, can help the boy understand and regulate his admiration for his children.

Danielle:

“Mark that letter out of 40, then send it back to him.”

Sule Mdas:

“Najua mi si fundi wa viatu lakini you touched my soul, give the boy a chance, bwanaa.”

Marto:

“He made sure the handwriting was perfect.”

Vini Maina:

“Lang’ata Women’s Prison is dialling.”

Njuguna:

“Oooh boy! He should just focus on his assignments.”

Jerrie Ahlakah said:

"The boy is right to express his feelings and love for the Teacher. According to Maslow's hierarchy of human basic needs, we need love and belonging, and the Bible isn't an exception."

Arts Lawi:

“This is all fun and games until it becomes a disaster. Canes need to be brought back in schools, man. If this continues, in the next 10 years you’ll hear, ‘Stepmum stuck in the washing machine... teacher taught until late, no, evil spirits be gone!”

Thomas Ferarri:

“Excuse me madam, but why are you exposing Kelly?”

Hanningtone Lusigi:

"There is time for everything. As a student, he should concentrate on his studies. Everything else will fall in it's rightful place later."

What a teacher should do if student expresses interest

If a high school teacher is told by a male student that he loves her, she must handle the situation with professionalism, sensitivity, and strict adherence to ethical and legal boundaries.

UNESCO’s International Code of Conduct for Teachers states that teachers should never encourage or reciprocate any romantic feelings with their students.

The teacher should respond wisely after a student expresses such feelings. Firmly, she or he should respond calmly romantic relationship between a student and teacher is not appropriate.

The Teacher Service Commission also sternly warns teachers against any relations with learners.

"A teacher shall not engage in any sexual activity whatsoever with a learner, with learners. regardless of whether the learner consents. Make a request to, or exert pressure on a learner for sexual activity or favour; or flirt with a learner," the code of conduct states in part.

Love-smitten teacher pens letter to deputy county commissioner

In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported that a man identified as Zeth Matara penned a beautiful and romantic letter to Rehema Kiteto, the Assistant County Commissioner at the State Department for Interior and Citizen Services.

Matara, who describes himself as a teacher, confessed his undying love for Kiteto through a poem posted on his Facebook account.

He expressed his feelings to the administrator, clearly stating his intentions and promising to be faithful to her if she gave him a chance.

Racheal Nyaguthie, HoD Human Interest, added details of what a teacher should do if a student expresses interest

Source: TUKO.co.ke