Prior to the amendments of the law, school authorities could expel a girl for falling pregnant but spare the boy responsible for the same pregnancy, which was seen as discriminatory against the girl-child.Primary and Secondary Education Minister, Cain Mathema, said he was excited that the President had signed the new law.
He said corporal punishment engendered a violent society and it was refreshing that it was removed while the outlawing of the exclusion of pregnant pupils helped in the furtherance of the rights of the girl-child.“Most of what we raised have been included. He also said there should be more consultation on the issue of corporal punishment as pupils could engage in illicit behaviour, knowing that they would not be punished.“There should have been more consultation on these measures, especially on corporal punishment.In terms of the Act, any disciplinary policy shall not permit any treatment, which does not respect the human dignity of a pupil.