Questions Raised Over School Bus Presence at Land Dispute Scene
Concerns have been raised after a school bus belonging to St. Joseph Ongicha Secondary School was reportedly seen at the scene of a land dispute in Matibo, Nyaribari Masaba.
According to individuals familiar with the matter, the incident occurred on August 16, 2019 at around 11:00 am.
It is alleged that the bus transported a group of people to the area where a long-standing land dispute exists.
The land in question is reportedly subject to an ongoing court case dating back to 2001 involving family members.
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Claims of Tension at Oteri ya Abuga Market
Witnesses claim that tensions escalated when the bus parked at Oteri ya Abuga market.
Members of the community reportedly gathered at the scene.
However, instead of causing damage, residents allegedly chose to take photographs and forward the matter to relevant authorities.
No official statement has yet been issued by the school administration regarding the incident.
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Call for Clarification
The incident has prompted calls for clarification from the school’s management.
Members of the community are seeking answers on whether the school administration authorized the use of the bus and whether they were aware of the purpose of the trip.
At the time of publication, no formal findings from law enforcement authorities have been made public.
