Call for reintroduction of caning in schools divides opinion

CS Magoha proposes the reintroduction of corporal punishment in schools to curb indiscipline (Courtesy)

Education CS Prof. George Magoha wants corporal punishment reintroduced in schools, in a bid to curb the rising cases of indiscipline among students.  

The Education CS, speaking on the backdrop of increased indiscipline in schools culminating in riots, incidents of arson and attack on teachers, says that caning can help reduce criminal activities among students.