Kenya's Ministry of Basic Education has ordered the immediate readmission of a Grade 10 student expelled from Lwak Girls High School for wearing a hijab.

• The expulsion, which occurred on February 20, was deemed discriminatory by Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok.
• Key figures involved include Principal Secretary Julius Bitok and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, who condemned the school's action.
• The incident highlights ongoing issues concerning religious freedom in schools, with allegations of forced attendance at religious services and prayer restrictions for Muslim students.