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Can the cane bring back discipline in our schools?

Githungo Primary School headteacher Joseph Karume displays the cane that was allegedly used by a teacher corporal punishment on five pupils who were late for afternoon classes. [Mose Sammy, Standard]

The proposal by CSs George Magoha and Fred Matiang'i to return the cane in schools is welcome and long overdue.

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