KEWOPA Slams ‘Barbaric’ Teargassing of Butere Girls, Demands Justice
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By John Kariuki
The Kenya Women Parliamentarians Association (KEWOPA) has unleashed a scathing condemnation following the shocking teargassing of students at Butere Girls High School, an incident that has triggered nationwide outrage and renewed concerns over unchecked police brutality in Kenya.
In a statement marked by urgency and fury, KEWOPA described the act as a “vile, shameful” attack on innocent schoolgirls, labeling it a disturbing escalation of state-sponsored violence. According to reports, tear gas was hurled into classrooms, causing panic, fear, and distress among students—some of whom were reportedly injured in the chaos.
“This act is a stain on our nation’s conscience,” KEWOPA said in a strongly-worded response. “Our children are not enemy combatants. They are innocent students who must be protected, nurtured, and shielded from harm—not brutalized with chemical weapons meant for riot control.”
KEWOPA’s outrage echoes growing public discontent over the increasing normalization of excessive force by police officers. The association warned that such actions point to a deeper institutional crisis within Kenya’s law enforcement apparatus, calling it a sign of “moral collapse” and “institutional decay.”
The parliamentarians are now demanding immediate and transparent investigations into the incident. They have called on the Ministry of Education, the National Police Service, the Interior Ministry, and various human rights watchdogs to ensure that those responsible are held to account.
“This was not just an isolated act of violence—it was an assault on the very idea of safe and secure education for our daughters,” KEWOPA emphasized. “Schools must remain sanctuaries of learning, not battlegrounds.”
The association reiterated its unwavering commitment to defending the rights and safety of all Kenyan children and vowed to keep pressure on the relevant authorities until justice is served.
As public anger continues to mount, all eyes are now on the government’s response—and whether justice for the girls of Butere will be swift and uncompromising.
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