A Form Four student at E&T Concord Boys High School in Uasin Gishu County has finally returned to school after spending several weeks at home following disciplinary allegations that left him unable to continue with his studies.

The student, who is preparing to sit for the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, resumed classes on September 22 following intervention by the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), commonly known as the Office of the Ombudsman, and education officials.

The development brings to an end a prolonged dispute that had left the student out of school since July and raised concerns over the impact of the disciplinary matter on his preparations for the national examinations.

The student's father, George Ogot, had sought intervention from various education authorities after efforts to have the matter resolved at the school level failed to secure his son's return to class.

Speaking at the Eldoret Media Hub, Ogot said his son had been unable to resume learning despite the family making efforts to establish the circumstances surrounding his continued absence from school.

Ogot, who said he is a parent at Concord Boys High School, claimed the matter started following unrest at the institution on the evening of July 12.

According to the father, police officers visited the school that night following the reported incident, after which the school administration prepared a list of students who were allegedly suspected of selling or using drugs or sneaking out of the school.

Ogot said his son was among the students whose names appeared on the list.

He subsequently sought clarification from the school administration over the allegations and the decision to keep the student out of school.

However, Ogot claimed that he received conflicting explanations from different school administrators regarding the reasons why his son had not been allowed to return to class.

The father also raised concerns over the handling of school fees, saying his son was initially sent home over fees despite the family having an overpayment of Sh5,700 for the third term.

He said he later communicated with school officials and paid an additional Sh10,000 in an effort to clear any outstanding issues, but his son still did not return to school.

Ogot said the continued absence of the Form Four candidate became increasingly worrying because the student was missing regular lessons, revision sessions and direct interaction with teachers and classmates at a time when candidates were preparing for their final examinations.

He subsequently sought assistance from the Ainabkoi Sub-County Director of Education, the Uasin Gishu County Director of Education and the Regional Director of Education, among other offices.

He also approached the Commission on Administrative Justice, seeking intervention over what he considered an administrative delay in resolving the matter.

Uasin Gishu County Director of Education David Koech confirmed that the complaint had reached his office and said he responded by sending education officers to investigate the matter.

Koech said the officers conducted investigations and later returned with a report detailing their findings.

According to the County Director, the report also raised concerns about the general condition of the school.

Following the findings, Koech said he directed that the aggrieved students be allowed to return to school with immediate effect.

The intervention by the county education office came alongside action by the Commission on Administrative Justice, which had separately taken up the parent's complaint.

According to the Commission, the parent had complained about the prolonged delay in resolving the disciplinary matter and the continued absence of his son from school.

The parent argued that the student had remained out of school without the disciplinary process being concluded, thereby affecting his ability to continue with his education and adequately prepare for the KCSE examinations.

The Ombudsman's office subsequently conducted an inquiry into the complaint and engaged the Rift Valley Regional Director of Education.

The Commission called for action to address the matter, with the intervention resulting in the student being readmitted to E&T Concord Boys High School.

In correspondence dated September 22, 2026, the parent confirmed to the Commission that his son had reported back to school on the same day.

The parent expressed gratitude to the Commission for intervening in the matter, describing the action as swift and decisive.

He said the intervention had ended a prolonged period of uncertainty for the family and restored his son's opportunity to continue with his education.

The parent further acknowledged the role played by the Commission after it took up the complaint and called on education officials to address the matter.

The Commission's intervention reportedly included a 48-hour directive to the Regional Director of Education to take action on the complaint.

The directive paved the way for further engagement between education officials and the school, eventually resulting in the student's return to class.

The student's return comes at a particularly important time because Form Four candidates are currently engaged in intensive preparations for the 2026 KCSE examinations.

The prolonged absence had raised concerns about the amount of academic time the student had lost, particularly in a year when candidates are expected to attend regular lessons, undertake revision and receive guidance from their teachers.

The student had previously expressed a desire to return to school, saying learning from home had made it difficult to access teachers and fellow students who assist him with concepts he does not understand.

The student said being back in school would allow him to interact directly with teachers and classmates and concentrate on his preparations for the national examinations.

The family had also questioned the nature of the allegations that led to the disciplinary action.

Ogot alleged that different explanations had been given concerning the matter and said the family had not been presented with sufficient evidence to substantiate the accusations against his son.

He maintained that the prolonged stay at home was affecting the student's education and could have serious consequences for his preparations for KCSE.

At one point, Ogot said, the explanations given by school officials appeared to differ, further complicating efforts by the family to understand the circumstances surrounding the student's absence.

The father also warned that he could consider seeking legal intervention if the matter was not resolved through administrative channels.

With the student now back in school, attention is expected to shift to his academic recovery and preparations for the KCSE examinations.

The intervention also underscores the role played by education authorities and the Commission on Administrative Justice in addressing complaints involving public institutions.

The Commission on Administrative Justice is mandated to deal with complaints of maladministration, including unreasonable delays, unfair treatment, abuse of power and other forms of administrative injustice in public service.

In this case, the complaint brought together officials at the sub-county, county and regional levels as efforts were made to resolve the dispute and facilitate the student's return to school.

The case also highlights the importance of timely resolution of disciplinary matters involving candidates approaching national examinations, particularly where prolonged exclusion from school could interfere with their learning.

While the student has now resumed his studies, questions surrounding the original disciplinary allegations remain subject to the relevant administrative processes.

The allegations made by the student and his father have not been independently verified, and the school's response to the claims was not included in the information available for this report.

For the family, however, the immediate priority is for the student to settle back into school, catch up on missed lessons and continue preparing for the 2026 KCSE examinations.

The return to class on September 22 has provided the Form Four candidate with an opportunity to resume learning after weeks away from the institution and focus on completing his secondary education.