Kangaru Boys’ Highschool in Embu is under the spotlight after a student allegedly died after a heavy beating from one of the teachers in the school.
Relatives are now demanding justice for the boy who is said to be an orphan.
A Facebook user by the name Nyaga Denis claims that Kennedy Fundi Nyaga, his cousin, met his death after he received a thorough beating from his Mathematics teacher Mr. Mureithi Mwai.
Denis goes on to say that Kennedy was a bright, orphaned student who was studying under Equity Bank’s “Wings To Fly” programme.
According to Denis, the teacher is still in the school and has been extremely rude and unapologetic when questioned on the matter.
The family is now calling on all relevant authorities to pick the matter up and ensure that Kennedy finds justice before he can finally be laid to rest.
On his part, Kangaru School principal Kiminda Wambugu said that the matter has been forwarded to the county Education office which is now in charge of the matter.
Many Kenyans including parents with children in the same school have expressed their anger. Here are some of the reactions.
Tabitha Nyaga says, “Being a parent in that school I have witnessed a student with pencil injuries— (poked with the pencil on his thigh till it formed a pencil hole) courtesy of the same teacher. The mother of that student had to transfer him.. This school is a disgrace. Wish I knew earlier. “
Stil Ngoroi says, “What type of beating can really cause death to a person?? Let’s cool down and get to the bottom of this??may be the child was sick or something unexpected happened which was not intensional??? Back then at kevote we used to be seriously bitten and we didn’t die!! Have seen mob justice.. something should be done . “
Victoria Stevens added, “I also have a problem with the fact that captains are allowed to cane and punish students in that school. I do not understand why they are given so much authority. “