Learners will not be compelled to follow a school's faith, court rules

Court of Appeal Judge Patrick Kiage at a Nyeri Court during the hearing of an appeal filed by Embu Governor Martin Wambora,on June 5,2018. [File, Standard]

It is against the law for schools to force students from different religions to follow the institution's faith, the Court of Appeal has ruled.

Schools will now abide by a circular by the Ministry of Education Principal Secretary, dated March 4, 2022, advising on the need to respect the religious rights of learners.