A high school student from Murang’a County has reportedly abandoned his studies to live with a significantly older woman believed to be financially supporting him. The student, who was in Form Three, allegedly left his boarding school without permission and has since been residing at the woman’s home. According to sources, the woman—suspected to be in her early 40s—has been providing the teenager with money, clothing, and other personal items.
Family members and school officials were alarmed by the student’s sudden disappearance, only to later discover his whereabouts through neighbors and social media reports. Efforts by the school administration and his guardians to bring him back to school have so far been unsuccessful, with the boy reportedly claiming that he is “comfortable” and “does not wish to return.” The woman has defended the relationship, insisting that it is consensual and that she is simply helping someone she cares about.
The incident has drawn concern from local education authorities and child welfare advocates, who have called for an investigation into the matter. Officials are examining the legal and ethical implications of the relationship, especially given the boy’s age and the potential for exploitation. Authorities have urged parents and communities to be vigilant in monitoring students’ welfare and reinforcing the importance of education over short-term material gains.
