This archive report was first published on 14 August 2019.
On July 6, 2019, five students from AIC Chebisaas Boys High School in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, were suspended for allegedly refusing to sit for exams on a Saturday.
The students, who belong to the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) faith, claimed that Saturday is their professed Sabbath Day and they should observe it by going to Church.
According to Article 32(2) of the Constitution, every person has the right to manifest any religion or belief through worship, practice, teaching, or observance, including observance of a day of worship.
On August 14, 2019, Eldoret High Court Judge Stephen Githinji directed that the suspended students be allowed back to school for the Third Term in September pending hearing and determination of the case.
Article 32(2) further notes that a person shall not be compelled to act or engage in any act that is contrary to the person's belief or religion.
