Irate Parents Storm School Over Land Grabbing In Nairobi
Learning was halted at Gatoto Primary School in Mukuru kwa Reuben, Nairobi, following a parent protest on Monday against suspected land grabs by local officials.
The outraged parents stormed the school, opposing what they described as a conspiracy by a few individuals to secretly change ownership of the school’s land.
Police were dispatched to control the rising situation as irate parents wandered the school grounds, some yelling “We are peaceful.”
No learning at Gatoto Primary in Mukuru kwa Reuben following protest by parents over land grabbing pic.twitter.com/L0AyZkgHUN
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Learners were sent home since the scenario got too dangerous for their safety.
The police battled with the parents, chasing them outside the school gates as they continued to protest.
Parents expressed their disappointment by pointing an accusing finger at authorities they believed were responsible for the impending land grab.
“We do not want politics; we want the school to continue. The school belongs to the government,” one parent asserted.
Police Drama as Gatoto Primary in Nairobi Mukuru kwa Reuben land is Grabbed by Govt! pic.twitter.com/oozaDGR6sW
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According to the parents, the issue over property ownership had delayed the distribution of capitation monies, even though the first term began on January 6.
The parents pledged not to let the land be taken, saying that it is public property.
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“Let us have this land for our school so that capitation can come through. We cannot allow a few individuals to grab public land,” another parent appealed.
“We are asking the government to ensure the security of our pupils,” added another concerned parent.
The dissatisfied parents also stated that their issues were being neglected because they had not received any response from the County Education authorities.
By the time this story was published, the Ministry of Education had not commented on the occurrence.
Irate Parents Storm School Over Land Grabbing In Nairobi
