Wednesday, September
24, 2025 - A father has taken legal action against Kiambu High School,
accusing the institution of violating his son’s rights by subjecting him to a
drug test over suspicions of smoking bhang.
Identified in court documents as MKS, the father claims the
school suspended his son on January 15th, 2025, and directed him to
undergo testing at Elewa Ulevi, an outpatient addiction center.
The school warned that if the test returned positive, the
student would face the Board of Management on January 23rd.
Although the results came back negative and the student was
allowed to resume classes, MKS argues that the ordeal caused emotional distress
and public humiliation in front of teachers, parents and peers.
He also claims his son missed eight days of learning.
MKS is seeking compensation, citing violations of
constitutional rights including dignity, fair administrative action and access
to education.
The school attempted to dismiss the case, arguing it should
be handled by the Education Appeals Tribunal.
However, Justice Abigail Mshila of the High Court overruled
the objection, stating that the matter falls outside the tribunal’s
jurisdiction.
She emphasized that the suspension was conditional and
clarified the legal process for handling disciplinary cases under Basic
Education Regulations.
The case, which has sparked debate on student rights and
school accountability, will be mentioned again on October 22nd,
2025.
The outcome could set a precedent for how schools handle
sensitive disciplinary matters involving learners.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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