THE STANDARD By
Augustine Oduor |
February 1st 2021 at 12:05:00 GMT +0300
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) Secretary general Wilson Sosion addresses teachers after overseeing Nakuru county KNUT elections at Afraha High school in Nakuru on January 30, 2021.[Kipsang Joseph, Standard]
Schools are facing a serious dilemma on how to discipline learners, as teachers and parents reject the use of the cane to punish errant students.
Opinion remains divided on the proposal by the Ministry of Education to reintroduce the cane banned in 2001, as some stakeholders say it may be the magic stick to restore good manners in schools.
Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha last week hinted at a possible move to bring back the cane as cases of indiscipline increased in schools.
THE STANDARD By
Augustine Oduor |
January 26th 2021 at 10:00:00 GMT +0300
Kiambere Mixed Secondary School dormitory that was razed by fire recently. [Muriithi Mugo, Standard]
Since schools resumed physical learning a few weeks ago, several cases of indiscipline have been reported across the country.
A video clip circulating on social media showing a student attacking teachers is one of the many cases of indiscipline recorded recently.
The Form Three student in a school in Kisii was reportedly being punished for reporting late.
Another student from Mokwerero Secondary School in Nyamira County is said to have attacked the school’s deputy principal with a panga.