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September 8, 2026
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Ministry launches probe into student beating claims after protests

Ministry launches probe into student beating claims after protests

The Ministry of Education has launched a probe into the incident...

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The Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into allegations that a senior school official in Kiminini, Trans-Nzoia County, beat a Form Three student. The incident, which occurred in June, has led to student protests and condemnation from human rights activists.

  • A Form Three student is reportedly beaten on her thighs for lateness and absenteeism.
  • The Ministry of Education, led by Trans-Nzoia County Director of Education Pamela Akello, is conducting the probe.
  • Conflicting accounts suggest the incident may have been politicized with some stakeholders claiming it's an attempt to transfer the principal.

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