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A parent has initiated legal action against St. Bakhita School, claiming that a Kiswahili instructor physically attacked his fifth-grade daughter during class.
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The child experienced apparent harm following the alleged pulling of her left ear by the teacher; she received treatment at a hospital and is still undergoing regular medical examinations.
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The parent is demanding KSh 18,000 in compensation and wishes for the court to rule that the teacher should not be allowed to teach anywhere in Kenya because of the claimed misconduct.
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Nairobi:
A parent has initiated legal proceedings against St. Bakhita School, demanding compensation following an incident where their fifth-grade daughter reportedly suffered assault at the hands of her Kiswahili teacher during lessons, resulting in both physical harm and emotional distress.
In what manner was a student from St. Bakhita School attacked?
As stated in legal papers, the event took place during a class session when the educator supposedly tugged on the student’s left ear, resulting in harm necessitating medical care.
The student received treatment at a hospital and has been released but still goes through regular medical examinations.
The father alleges via his attorney Wycliffe Nyabuto that the teacher intentionally acted with premeditation, aiming to inflict distress and agony.
The lawsuit additionally makes the school’s board of directors responsible, claiming they neglected their duty of care towards the student.
The parent is currently requesting KSh 18,000 for specific damages and has appealed to the court to rule the teacher as unsuitable for teaching in any Kenyan schools, alleging a breach of the child’s constitutional rights.
St. Bakhita School facing lawsuit due to tuition fee increase
It isn’t the first instance where this organization has encountered legal challenges. During the latter half of 2024, a coalition of parents initiated legal proceedings against the school, alleging that an untimely midterm tuition hike was illegal.
The parents allege that the school violated their contract by increasing tuition fees by as much as 20 percent without previous discussion.
The organization overseeing daycares, kindergartens, elementary, and middle schools at various locations was prohibited by the High Court in July 2024 from enforcing the updated tuition charges.
Through their attorney, the parents argued that their agreements with the school did not allow for random changes to fees mid-term.
More to follow…
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