Garissa County Commissioner Boaz Cherutich has warned students not to attack teachers in school, saying those found guilty will face the full force of the law.
He also urged parents and teachers to collaborate to reduce incidents of school misconduct.
His remarks came after a fight with a class 6 student left a school teacher seriously injured.
“Juzi tumekuwa na kisa Garissa town ambapo mwalimu mmoja mwanamke alikuwa darasani, alipigwa na mwanafunzi wa class 6,” Boaz said.
“Si hiyo ni aibu kubwa sana? Na tulishika wazazi tukaweka ndani ili tukueleze sheria lazima ifanye kazi.”
According to reports, the student attacked his teacher after being asked why he hadn’t attended classes since schools reopened.
The student is said to have left the school after an altercation, only to return shortly after, armed with a knife, which he used to stab the teacher in the ear.
