A form three student at Ruthimitu Mixed Secondary School in Nairobi’s Dagoretti South is recovering after he was stabbed by a fellow student, leaving him with serious injuries.

According to the victim’s family, the student was stabbed in the stomach and is currently receiving treatment at a local hospital. At the same time, the person of interest remains in police custody as investigations continue.

 “Aliona Vijana Wawili wakipigana na one is from his class. He is a class prefect na alikuwa ameshikiwa kisu kwa shingo, and out of humanity akaenda kumsaidia, this guy mwenye alikuwa na kisu akamgwara na kisu kwa mguu, kuamka he stabbed him and ran away,” Margaret Alongo, the victim’s family member.

“We do not know what exactly happened to the point that the assailant came with a knife to school.”

The incident adds to a growing concern over indiscipline in learning institutions, where students are increasingly finding themselves in conflict with the law.

Speaking in a press briefing on Friday, March 3, 2026, the parents said they received a call from the school principal informing them that their 17-year-old son had been stabbed, though details of the incident were initially unclear.

“Mwalimu aliniambia wanafunga shule on 27 na kumetoka shida so nisistuke mtoto wangu amedungwa kisu na hawajui wafanye nini .Saa tatu nilikuwa nishafika hopsitali nikaona mtoto yangu. Nikaona alidungwa vibaya na kisu kwa tumbo, “Patrick Araingo, the victim’s father, narrated.

“Amedungwa on the left side, ikadunga ikaguza figo, ikaguza main intestine.”

The family was directed to PCEA Kikuyu Mission Hospital, where the student had been rushed in critical condition.

Upon arrival, they found that he had sustained a deep stab wound to the stomach.

According to the reports, the injured student, who is a class prefect, was attacked while attempting to intervene in a fight between two students.

Police from Kabete Police Station arrested the person of interest in the attack, who remains in custody. If charged, he could face attempted murder or causing grievous harm charges.

Detectives have also questioned members of the school management over the incident.

Efforts to reach the school principal for comment were unsuccessful, as he was unavailable by phone and not present at the school.