A standard seven girl has been expelled from a school in Migori County over accusations of ‘being possessed by demons’.
The 13-year old pupil was expelled from Nyamome Primary School in Suna West Constituency, three weeks ago.
The girl is alleged to be a member of a devil worship group.
According to Nyamome Primary School Head teacher Mr Joshua Siro, the School administration sent the girl away after confirming that she was under the influence of demonic powers.
"She had been found behaving strangely while trying to recruit other pupils into the practice. We took this decision to save the other children from fear as most of them were shying away from school because of the girl," Mr Siro was quoted by The Nation.
However, speaking to the Nation, the girl said she was accused falsely.
“I am accused of something I don't even understand. I like going to school but now I have been barred. I just stay at home not knowing what to do," she said.
Her sentiments were echoed by Jackline Akinyi, her mother.
“I am crying for help. I don’t think my daughter is a devil worshiper. I am pleading with the school to allow her to continue with her education as I seek medical help for her condition,” she was quoted by The Nation.
The mother now wants the Ministry of Education to intervene and have her daughter go back to school.