Education Ministry Pressured to Reintroduce Corporal punishment to Curb Unrest

The proposal comes at a time when over 200 schools have closed indefinitely following student unrest that has, on some occasions, led to school fires and destruction of school infrastructures...

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Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has proposed the reintroduction of caning and corporal punishment in schools, a move he says is aimed at curbing rising indiscipline and student unrest.

Senator Khalwale plans to table a bill in Parliament to amend education laws and reintroduce caning as a disciplinary measure.
The proposal follows concerns over over 200 schools closing indefinitely due to student unrest, sometimes leading to fires.
Corporal punishment is currently prohibited under the Children's Act 2022 and the Basic Education Act 2013, with violations carrying penalties for teachers.

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