Over the weekend, a video of teachers caning a student surfaced on social media, igniting intense public debate and condemnation.
The student who reportedly left the school to get something to eat was subjected to what many are calling an excessive form of discipline that left many questioning the appropriateness of their actions.
In the video, the student allegedly is seen being physically reprimanded by the two teachers in what many described as excessive and inappropriate.
The use of corporal punishment in schools has long been a controversial topic over the years and it was prohibited by the Children Act (Amended), 2016 under section 106A.
Despite the overwhelmingly negative reaction from the public, a smaller group of people have defended the teachers, claiming they intended to maintain discipline.
The video also gained the attention of the Uganda police force. According to a post made on X/Twitter by Maureen Atuhaire the Commissioner of the Child and Family Protection Department in the Uganda Police Force, a torture case has been filed at Ntungamo CPS against the teachers involved in the act.
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“It’s unfortunate that some teachers still subject learners to corporal punishments in schools, an act that is prohibited by the Children Act (Amended), 2016 under Section 106A. A case of torture has been opened at Ntungamo CPS. Efforts to have suspects arrested are underway.”
This is why I attended 27 different schools during my O-levels, no teacher was allowed to beat me. If anyone tried, I would go to the dormitory, grab my stick, and face them man to man. My old boys, old girls, and former teachers on this platform can testify. Why would you… pic.twitter.com/t0Qlemr9XG
— Hon Mwesigye Frank (@MwesigyeFranks) February 9, 2025
