When Ms. Diana Otieno joined Riverside Academy in Nairobi, she was everything a school could hope for in a new teacher. Young, vibrant, and energetic, she quickly became a favorite among students and parents alike. Her lessons were creative, her patience endless, and her dedication unmatched. Parents admired her, colleagues respected her, and the principal praised her as a model educator. For weeks, Diana’s influence seemed entirely positive, inspiring children to dream bigger and parents to trust the school even more. Little did anyone know, behind that bright smile lay a dangerous secret.
The first hint that something was off came when parents began receiving unusually persuasive messages on social media. The messages, supposedly from the school’s PTA, asked for contributions to special projects and “exclusive learning programs.” They were written in a warm, familiar tone, using Ms. Diana’s name and even referencing specific students. Some parents hesitated, but many, believing in her sincerity, sent money. The amounts were small at first, a few thousand shillings here and there. But as the messages continued, the requests grew larger, and Diana’s online presence seemed to gain legitimacy with every transaction.…CONTINUE READING
