The High Court of Kenya has directed that a child expelled from Moi Kabarak School must be immediately readmitted, emphasizing the child’s constitutional right to education and privacy.
Justice John Chigiti issued the ruling, stating: “The child must be admitted in school.”
Lawyer Danstan Omari, representing the child, indicated that the father, who pays the school fees, is seeking the reinstatement of his son at the prestigious institution. Discussions between the school and the child’s mother regarding potential registration in another school are ongoing.
Separately, an oral application by lawyer Duncan Okatch to gag the media from reporting on the case was declined. Justice Chigiti ruled that a media gag would contravene Article 50 of the Constitution, while reiterating that the child’s identity must remain protected under Article 31.
The court has scheduled a further mention of the matter on March 19, 2026, to issue additional directions. The ruling reinforces the principle that while children’s privacy must be respected, media coverage of judicial proceedings cannot be unduly restricted.
