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Form Four student hospitalised after being beaten by teachers

Ezekiel Kimekek inspects the bandaged thighs of his son Anill Kimeli. He claims he was assaulted by teachers at Simotwo High School. (Photo: Kipsang Joseph/Standard)

Elgeyo Marakwet: A Form Four student at Simotwo High School has been admitted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was beaten by teachers.

Anill Kimeli was taken to Eldama Ravine Hospital on Saturday by his father Ezekiel Kimekek after he traced him to a backstreet clinic on the outskirts of Eldoret town where it is alleged the school had attempted to hide him in an elaborate cover up.

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