Source: UGCThe pupil, identified as Bravin Ochido, alleged that the teachers had beaten him after failing to attain 400 marks. Corporal punishment in schools in KenyaIn the promulgation of the 2010 constitution, the Basic Education Act 2013 act prohibited corporal punishment in schools and homes in Kenya. The education act of 23 Article 4 outlawed gender discrimination, corporal punishment, or cruel treatment or torture. Prohibition against physical punishment and mental harassment of the child is also featured in the basic education act. Earlier, Chief Justice Martha Koome was forced to clarify that she doesn't advocate for corporal punishment since she is a defender of children's rights.

Source: Daily Nation July 22, 2022 23:50 UTC