A primary school teacher in Nakuru County has recounted her arrest by plainclothes police officers while teaching in class.
The teacher, Census Ruto, who works at Athinai Primary School, said officers stormed the school and interrupted her lesson before dragging her out in front of pupils.
According to her account, she was forced to sit on the floor and had her phone confiscated without being informed of the specific offence she had committed.
Ruto stated that when she repeatedly asked the officers what law she had broken, they responded, “utajulia mbele” — meaning she would be informed upon arrival at the station. She was later taken to Kaptembwa Police Station.
The arrest is reportedly linked to an online post shared by her daughter, May Jerono, on Facebook. The post is said to have displeased an individual within government circles, allegedly prompting the action.
At the time of her arrest, Ruto maintained that she was unaware of any wrongdoing and had not personally shared the disputed content.
The incident has sparked debate online, with many questioning due process and the treatment of individuals during arrests, particularly within school environments.
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