By News Desk
NPA Demands Swift Action Over Alleged Abuse at Booth High School, Calls for Stronger Child Protection Measures
The National Parents Association (NPA) Kenya has expressed deep concern over reported allegations of sexual abuse and child protection failures at Booth High School in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, calling for urgent investigations and decisive action to safeguard learners.
In a statement, NPA National Chairman Mr. Silas David Obuhatsa described the allegations as deeply disturbing, stressing that, if proven true, they represent a serious violation of children’s rights, dignity and safety.
The association urged the Ministry of Education, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), security agencies and all relevant government institutions to conduct a comprehensive, independent and transparent investigation to establish the truth and ensure that anyone found responsible is held accountable under the law.
NPA further called for firm action against any school administrators, teachers, non-teaching staff, contractors, security personnel or any other individuals found to have participated in, concealed or failed to prevent abuse within the school environment.
To strengthen child protection nationwide, the association proposed the deployment of qualified psychologists and mental health professionals in schools to provide regular counselling and psychosocial support, particularly as learners transition into Grade 10 under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system.
The association also recommended the installation of CCTV surveillance systems in appropriate areas within boarding schools, alongside confidential reporting mechanisms such as suggestion boxes to enable students to safely report abuse, harassment or intimidation without fear of retaliation.
NPA further urged the Teachers Service Commission to enforce strict disciplinary measures against any teacher who violates professional ethics or compromises learner safety, while calling for updated child protection guidelines for all education staff.
Mr. Obuhatsa emphasized that protecting children is a shared responsibility involving parents, teachers, school boards, education officials and communities. He also welcomed the Ministry of Education’s decision to establish a task force on school unrest, saying it provides an opportunity to strengthen child protection frameworks across the country.
“The safety of our children is not negotiable. Kenya’s future depends on how well we protect, nurture and educate the young generation today,” Obuhatsa said.
