This archive report was first published on 11 July 2019.
On July 10, 2019, the administration of Nairobi School faced intense scrutiny after a student was hospitalized with a brain injury following a reported bullying incident.
According to the student's parents, they received a call from the school to pick up their son due to his poor health. The parents alleged that their son was assaulted by prefects, leaving him traumatized and unable to identify the perpetrators.
Education officials have launched an investigation into the incident, with a report expected in the coming days. Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha has also ordered parallel investigations and demanded a report by next week.
Magoha expressed his desire to know the details of the incident directly from the school administration, stating, 'I know investigations are underway but on the parallel side, I would like to know directly from the people whom we have entrusted with the children’s life on what is going on there. I want to know who did it and what action has been taken.'
As the investigation continues, Kenyans online have expressed shock and outrage over the incident, with many calling for swift action against those responsible.
TV presenter and gospel musician Kambua sparked a conversation about bullying on her social media platforms, asking her followers to share their experiences with bullying.
One of the responses came from Inooro TV News anchor Muthoni wa Mukiri, who shared her own experience of being bullied in high school due to her nose.
Muthoni wrote, 'I was bullied coz I have a pointed nose. Imagine! I hated my nose until after Highschool when I realized it’s beautiful and I came to love it. I think it’s the most beautiful feature on my face.'
