PAC orders immediate reinstatement of Muslim student barred over hijab

“There is an incident reported at St Mary’s Lwak Girls in Siaya where a Muslim student who joined Grade 10 was refused permission to wear her hijab,” Siyad told the committee. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has ordered the Ministry of Education to immediately reinstate a Muslim Grade 10 student at St Mary’s Lwak Girls in Siaya County who was reportedly sent home for wearing a hijab.

The student was refused permission to wear her hijab despite assurances at admission.
The decision was flagged by PAC Vice Chairperson Amina Udgoon Siyad as religious discrimination, citing Kenya's Constitution on equality and freedom from discrimination.
Basic Education Principal Secretary Prof. Julius Bitok admitted the student was not in school and pledged to ensure her immediate return.

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