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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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