By Lynn-Linzer Kibebe | Reviewed by Jackson Otukho | Published: September 23, 2025
A mother in Njoro, Nakuru County, is devastated after her two daughters, aged 11 and 16, allegedly suffered public humiliation at the hands of a teacher who ridiculed them for not wearing underwear.
The siblings, both pupils at Kenana Primary School, have stayed away from school for over a week, too embarrassed to face their peers following the incident.
The Alleged Humiliation at School
According to the girls, a female teacher subjected them to ridicule in the school staffroom, in front of both male and female colleagues.
The 11-year-old said she was first scolded for wearing trousers beneath her school uniform.
“She told me to go to the toilet and remove the trouser. When I returned, she caned me and then ordered me to the staffroom. There, she searched me and announced to the male teachers that I wasn’t wearing underwear,” the shaken girl recalled in an interview with NTV Kenya.
Her 16-year-old sister, who had gone to school to follow up on outstanding fees, was met with similar treatment.
“She asked if my mum had underwear and if she had ever bought any for us. She then questioned whether I was wearing one. The teachers laughed as she mocked me,” the older sibling recounted.
Mother’s Anguish and Community Reaction
The girls’ mother expressed outrage, saying the teacher should have privately addressed any concerns with her instead of shaming her daughters in public.
“I don’t understand why she did that. Why would she humiliate my daughters in front of everyone? As a woman, she should know better,” the heartbroken mother said.
The humiliation has left the sisters feeling unsafe at Kenana Primary School, with the family now considering a transfer to another institution.
Residents of Njoro have condemned the incident, calling for disciplinary action against the teacher. One resident stressed that “teachers must treat all pupils with dignity, regardless of their background.”
Authorities and Leaders Weigh In
As of press time, Kenana Primary School management had not commented on the matter. However, Njoro Sub-County Director of Education, George Muhuro, advised the family to file a formal complaint with the Ministry of Education for further action.
Local leaders have also pledged support. Nominated MCA Ruth Kamau promised to visit the family, while community members and well-wishers have begun rallying around the girls.
Photos shared online showed that some residents visited the home earlier this week to comfort the children and their mother.
