Sossion: Allow suspension and expulsion to return as discipline measures in schools
By Sharon Atieno, June 2, 2026Former Nominated MP Wilson Sossion has called for the reinstatement of suspension and expulsion mechanisms in schools, arguing that education institutions must be empowered to deal firmly with indiscipline cases to safeguard learning standards and safety.
Speaking in an interview with a local station on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Sossion said schools are increasingly facing cases where a small number of learners engage in disruptive or even criminal behaviour, making it difficult for administrators to maintain order.
“We must find another way of helping school management to exclude such students. Suspension should be brought back,” he said.
He clarified that restoring discipline tools should not be mistaken for a return to corporal punishment, but rather a structured system that allows schools to manage serious misconduct effectively.
“Don’t bring back the cane, but allow the management of the school to expel these students,” Sossion stated.
Discipline and school safety concerns
Sossion linked discipline challenges in schools to broader concerns about safety and institutional control, saying that well-managed schools rarely experience major disciplinary incidents.
“In schools where principals and teachers have good control and students are comfortable, you do not hear about such incidents,” he said.
His remarks come at a time when schools across the country are under scrutiny following rising cases of indiscipline, arson incidents, and safety breaches in learning institutions.
Education stakeholders have recently intensified calls for stronger safety compliance and better institutional management, particularly after tragic incidents in some schools raised questions about preparedness and supervision.
Call for stronger education management systems
The former MP further argued that Kenya’s education system requires a more structured and enforceable disciplinary framework supported by law.
He called for full implementation of quality assurance structures within the education system, saying existing legal provisions have not been fully utilised.
“We have put education quality assurance under a strong unit under sections 67 to 70 of the Education Act, but that clause has never been implemented,” he said.
Sossion said proper enforcement of such provisions would strengthen oversight in schools and improve accountability in management systems.
Wider push for school safety reforms
His remarks align with growing calls from education leaders for tighter safety measures and improved governance in schools.
Former Bomet Governor Isaac Rutto recently urged learning institutions to strictly adhere to safety protocols, including regular inspections, fire drills, and functional emergency systems, following recent school tragedies.
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