Outrage as Video Appears to Show Adults Giving Alcohol to Schoolboys

A viral video appearing to show adults giving alcohol to schoolboys has triggered calls for an investigation in Kenya.

A viral video appearing to show adults giving an alcoholic drink to schoolboys in uniform has sparked outrage and calls for an investigation in Kenya.

The 25-second video, which has circulated widely on social media, shows a group of schoolboys gathered in what appears to be a residential area, surrounded by several adults.

In the footage, an adult man wearing a white jersey and grey trousers appears to pass a bottle containing an alcoholic drink to one of the boys. The pupil, who is wearing a school uniform, is seen taking a drink from the bottle while several adults watch.

Another man wearing a red polo shirt is also seen nearby as the interaction takes place.

Some of the adults can be heard speaking to the children in Kiswahili. One man appears to encourage the boy to swallow the drink, while another is heard discouraging the interaction.

At another point, a man appears to warn the boys against telling others about what happened.

The footage has prompted widespread criticism online, with social media users calling for the individuals involved to be identified and investigated by Kenyan authorities.

The video was reportedly first shared on Instagram by an account identified as @eganz.a. The account has since reportedly been deleted.

Following the circulation of the footage, social media users tagged Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and National Police Service, urging authorities to establish where the incident occurred and identify those involved.

The incident has also renewed concerns about the exposure of children to alcohol and the responsibility of adults to protect minors from harmful substances.

What Kenyan law says

Kenya's Children Act, 2022, contains specific provisions protecting children from exposure to alcohol and other harmful substances.

Section 24 of the Act provides that no person shall subject a child to the use of alcohol, tobacco products, narcotics, psychotropic drugs or other substances declared harmful by the relevant authorities. A person who contravenes the provision may face imprisonment of up to five years, a fine of not less than KSh500,000, or both.

The Alcoholic Drinks Control Act also prohibits knowingly selling, supplying or providing an alcoholic drink to a person under 18. Section 28 provides for a fine of up to KSh150,000, imprisonment for up to one year, or both, subject to the conditions set out in the law.

The circumstances shown in the video could therefore raise child-protection and alcohol-control concerns if the footage is verified and the individuals involved are identified.

As of publication, Shemariah Media has not independently verified the location of the incident, the identities of the individuals shown, or whether Kenyan authorities have opened a formal investigation.

The video has nevertheless generated significant public concern, with many Kenyans calling for authorities to establish the circumstances surrounding the footage and take appropriate action if any offences are confirmed.

Acid Attack Survivor Recounts Ordeal After Rejecting Man’s Advances At 16

A Kenyan woman identified as Benita has spoken about the traumatic acid attack she survived as a 16-year-old after rejecting a man who wanted her to become his girlfriend.

Speaking to the BBC, Benita recalled how the man allegedly lured her away from a main road under the pretext of showing her a shortcut before confronting her about her decision to reject his advances.

According to Benita, the man had repeatedly pressured her to accept his request for a relationship, but she refused because she was not ready to date him.

She said that on the day of the attack, the man told her he had a surprise for her and persuaded her to leave the main road with him.

Benita said they eventually reached an isolated area where the man stopped and questioned her about the answer she would give him.

She recalled realising that the situation was dangerous shortly before he threw a corrosive substance at her.

“I got attacked when I was 16 years old. The guy started forcing me to accept him to officially be his girlfriend and then I said no, I am not set for that,” she said.

Benita explained that the substance initially struck the back of her head before reaching her face and eye when she turned around.

She described the moment as terrifying, saying she was overwhelmed by the pain and could not think clearly after the substance came into contact with her.

The attack left Benita with severe injuries, including significant damage to her face and eye, and changed her life permanently.

Her account highlights the devastating consequences of violence against women and girls, particularly when rejection is met with threats or retaliation.

Benita’s story has also renewed attention to the dangers faced by young women who are subjected to persistent unwanted advances and the importance of speaking out against violence and coercive behaviour in relationships.

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Five Americans, Ecuador Intelligence Chief Killed in Kenya Helicopter Crash

Five Americans and the Director General of Ecuador’s intelligence agency have died in a helicopter crash in Kenya.

The aircraft crashed on Wednesday morning near Mount Ololokwe in central Kenya, with seven people reportedly on board, according to Kenya’s civil aviation authority.

The helicopter was carrying guests from luxury tour company &Beyond. The operator, Lady Lori Helicopters, said the cause of the crash had not yet been determined.

Among those killed was Michele Sensi-Contugi, the Director General of Ecuador’s intelligence agency, who was travelling with his wife, Stephany Sensi, a fashion designer. Ecuadorian state media confirmed their deaths.

José Suárez, an executive with Spanish-language television company Telemundo, was also reported to have died in the crash.

Ecuador’s presidential office expressed condolences to the family of Sensi-Contugi following the incident.

The United States Department of State also confirmed the deaths of five American citizens and said the US Embassy was working with local authorities to provide consular assistance.

“The US Embassy is in touch with local authorities and is providing consular assistance,” a State Department spokesperson said while extending condolences to the victims’ families.

The helicopter, an Airbus Helicopters Eurocopter EC130 B4, was reportedly travelling from the Loisaba wildlife conservancy towards the Ewaso Ngiro River when it crashed.

Images and videos circulating on social media appeared to show smoke rising from the base of a mountain in the area where the aircraft went down.

The Kenya Red Cross said search and recovery operations were launched after the crash, but responders faced difficulties because of the rugged terrain and an active fire at the crash site.

“Search and recovery efforts are ongoing, hampered by difficult terrain access and an active fire at the crash site,” the organisation said.

An additional response team was also dispatched from Isiolo to reinforce the operation. The EC130 B4 is a single-engine helicopter manufactured by Airbus Helicopters, formerly Eurocopter. The aircraft can carry between five and seven passengers in addition to a pilot and has a maximum speed of about 286 kilometres per hour.

Kenya’s Ministry of Transport has commenced an investigation into the crash to determine what caused the helicopter to go down.

Authorities are expected to release further details as the investigation and recovery operations continue.