An investigation is underway in Nandi County, Kenya regarding the death of Kelvin Kiptanui, a Form 1 student at Chemase Secondary School, who allegedly died from corporal punishment by his teachers.
The incident occurred during a Friday quiz when Kiptanui made references in a Physics textbook.
The student’s mother reported the incident to the police, and the police commander has called for a thorough investigation.
The school has not yet provided a formal report to the police.
Kiptanui’s body has been transferred to Nandi-Hills hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination to determine the cause of death.
