Shock As Ministry Official’s Alleged Slap KCSE Student Leading to Collapse in Exam Room
A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidate collapsed on Tuesday morning at Sironga Girls High School in Nyamira County, allegedly after being slapped multiple times by a Ministry of Education official.
According to police reports seen by Kenyans.co.ke, the incident unfolded around 9 a.m. when Beatrice Kendi, a Quality Assurance officer, entered the exam room to perform a routine inspection. Kendi reportedly noticed the student chewing something that appeared suspicious and approached her for questioning. Following a brief interrogation, Kendi allegedly delivered several slaps, yet failed to retrieve any prohibited items.
“She moved closer and slapped the student severally but did not recover any exhibit to effect,” read part of the police statement.
The report noted that the student remained visibly unsettled throughout the examination. However, as the session concluded around 10 a.m., she collapsed. Teachers and school officials immediately transported her to the school dispensary, where she received first aid before being discharged. The examination invigilator also confirmed the incident, adding that the student was later admitted to a hospital for further care.
The event has sparked a wave of public criticism, prompting education and security officials to visit the school and conduct preliminary investigations.
“Officials visited the school and established that during the morning examination session at around 9 a.m., in room no. 9, an official from the Ministry of Education (Quality Assurance), namely Beatrice Kendi, made a snap check in the room. Upon entry, she saw one female student chewing something, which she suspected to be unauthorized material,” added the report.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has since initiated a probe into the incident.
This incident comes just weeks after another tragic event at the same school, where a Form Four student reportedly fell from a second-floor hostel and later succumbed to her injuries at Nyamira Level Five Hospital.
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Shock As Ministry Official’s Alleged Slap KCSE Student Leading to Collapse in Exam Room
