Uproar As Uasin Gishu Teacher Punishes Students Severely, Leaves Them With Injuries

• Students at Songooiet Secondary School in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County, were forced to crawl on gravel, also known as kokoto, by their Kiswahili teacher
• Photos shared on social media show the students with wounds on their knees a price they paid for not answering questions in class
• The incident has sparked outrage online, with many condemning the teacher’s actions as inhumane and extreme

Students from Songooiet Secondary School in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County, are nursing leg injuries after being severely punished by their Kiswahili teacher.

An anonymous source told TUKO.co.ke that the students were asked to crawl on gravel, commonly known as kokoto as punishment for not answering questions.

He further revealed that the injured students were treated at a nearby dispensary.

“They were asked to crawl on stones because they refused to answer questions. They have however, been taken to a dispensary for treatment,” he said.

In photos shared on Facebook by Lemiso Media House, the students can be seen with wounds on their knees.

In his post, Lemiso stated that the teacher's administration of this extreme punishment was wrong.

“Songooiet Secondary School, this is extreme. Punishment is allowed but this is wrong,” he wrote

Uproar over Songooiet Secondary corporal punishment

After the images emerged, netizens expressed mixed reactions, with a majority condemning the act.

Brian Cheboi

“Inhuman teachers. The principal should be responsible for this. Where are the board members and parents? They should do something.”

Kiprono Kiprono:

“The teacher is always right, instilling discipline and a sense of responsibility. Children of this generation don't want to work hard. They want to be pushed.”

Kiptoo Zack:

“That's why they excel. Visit Davies and witness what happens. Teachers are rude than the students. They even called us once to go and assist in disciplining the students.”

Geofrey Kimutai:

“Even if the student is in the wrong, punishment should be administered rightfully. This is totally wrong and must be condemned.”

Muigei:

“This is inhumane, and the perpetrators should be brought to book; why punish someone's child to this extent.”

Abraham Kirwa:

“If we had not been punished, we would not be where we are. Punishment should be back.”

Student forced to smash phone in Butula Boys

Elsewhere, a Butula Boys High School student was forced to smash his mobile phone using a hammer after sneaking it into school.

In a video shared online, teachers off-camera urged him to continue smashing the phone, saying asking him to go home for his parents would waste time.

The young boy sadly smashed the phone repeatedly until the screen turned powdery as his teacher had directed him.

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke