Caption for the landscape image: Can a prefect legally punish your child? The law says no Thursday, October 22, 2026 Scroll down to read the article By Eric Mukoya Columnist Article Related A prefect at one of the boarding schools in Kenya punished my son terribly. I considered this to be bullying and harassment. Teachers did not help, even when I complained, claiming the prefect was doing his work. PREMIUM Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home Judge orders the lover to vacate the Kisumu home within 14 days. PREMIUM Legal Clinic: My contract expired but I’m still working; what are my rights? Every person has and should enjoy the right to fair labour practices. PREMIUM My brother has been missing for 8 years, can we divide his wealth? If the person returns, the presumption of death order can be set aside, and the estate restored as far as possible. PREMIUM Help! I was raped and have failed to bond with the child I conceived Kenyan child law permits physical and emotional separation of a child from a parent when uncertainty or harm exists. PREMIUM My nephew has become my niece, what does the law say about this? Kenya does not yet have a specific statute governing gender transition or sex reassignment surgery. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Are police authorised to deflate tyres, snatch car keys from traffic offenders? PREMIUM How parents are making fitness a family affair PREMIUM How do I deal with a partner who sulks for days when we disagree? PREMIUM Storymoja bets on African stories in a changing education market Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Why Knut wants truce between seasoned and inexperienced teachers Knut says future school should encourage collaboration among teachers. Sudan lifts ban on Kenyan tea imports The ban was imposed in protest over Nairobi hosting leaders of Sudan's paramilitary RFS last year. Why Kenya is shutting down embassy in Bern, Switzerland The Embassy in Bern, the Swiss political capital, was opened in April 2020.
PREMIUM Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home Judge orders the lover to vacate the Kisumu home within 14 days.
PREMIUM Legal Clinic: My contract expired but I’m still working; what are my rights? Every person has and should enjoy the right to fair labour practices.
PREMIUM My brother has been missing for 8 years, can we divide his wealth? If the person returns, the presumption of death order can be set aside, and the estate restored as far as possible.
PREMIUM Help! I was raped and have failed to bond with the child I conceived Kenyan child law permits physical and emotional separation of a child from a parent when uncertainty or harm exists.
PREMIUM My nephew has become my niece, what does the law say about this? Kenya does not yet have a specific statute governing gender transition or sex reassignment surgery.
PREMIUM Why Knut wants truce between seasoned and inexperienced teachers Knut says future school should encourage collaboration among teachers.
Sudan lifts ban on Kenyan tea imports The ban was imposed in protest over Nairobi hosting leaders of Sudan's paramilitary RFS last year.
Why Kenya is shutting down embassy in Bern, Switzerland The Embassy in Bern, the Swiss political capital, was opened in April 2020.
