Why 1 Chief Wants to Bring Back Caning of Gen Zs in Schools

A local chief in Kiambu County has made a stirring appeal to the government, advocating for the reintroduction of corporal punishment in schools.

The chief believes this measure is crucial for instilling discipline among the younger generation, whom he starkly describes as lazy and entitled.

This significant call came during a recent Jukwaa la Usalama forum held in Kiambu. In this initiative, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen engages with local leaders and communities on security matters.

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The Chief Laments

The unnamed chief articulated deep concerns about the current behaviour of young people, identifying it as a primary challenge for local administration.

“The main challenge probably came up with a person I don't know whom he was that removed corporal punishment in schools because currently at the moment we’re hearing of ‘WanTam’ and ‘Gen Z’ and if you interact with these people, they are lazy they are, they smoke a lot of bhang, they are idlers,” the chief said.

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According to the chief, these young individuals hold a misguided belief that the government is obligated to provide for all their needs.

He explained that they perceive the Kenyan flag and the coat of arms as symbols of a provider, rather than a symbol of a nation to contribute to. He also lamented their apparent reluctance to engage in work.

The chief contrasted this attitude with fundamental principles, stating, "philosophically, even by godly principles, one has to eat from his sweat, one has to work".

The chief further alleged that some youths actively obstruct the work of local officials. He claimed they "tend to gang up and fight us as thieves in our service delivery".

He argued that such behaviour hinders administrators from effectively disseminating government policies and serving as positive examples for the community.

The Call for Caning

The crux of the chief's argument centered on the direct link between the abolition of corporal punishment and the perceived decline in youth discipline. He explicitly identified the removal of caningfrom schools as "the main challenge" currently impacting society.

The chief made a direct plea for intervention. He passionately urged the return of physical discipline, stating, "So reinstate corporal punishment in schools so that we have a future generation."

He emphasized the urgency of preparing the youth for their future roles, highlighting that while the current generation is living now, the youth "will live tomorrow".

While the chief did not provide any specific statistics to support his claims, his sentiments resonate with a segment of the public who advocate for stricter disciplinary measures.

The Jukwaa la Usalama forums serve as crucial platforms for local leaders, such as this Kiambu chief, to voice community concerns directly to senior government officials, fostering dialogue on critical issues like youth discipline and social order.