School fires: Lawmakers want corporal punishment reintroduced in schools - June 2026

Kenyan lawmakers are fueling a national debate with proposals to reinstate corporal punishment in schools. This comes in response to a concerning rise in student indiscipline. Kenya faces a persistent and escalating crisis of school fires, with numerous incidents reported across the country, highlighting a failure to contain the problem. Lead researcher Felix Kiprono of Odivo Dev has analyzed the recurring patterns behind the persistent school fires across Kenya.