Parents and Residents Protest Land Grabbing at Kapsamich Primary School
Parents and residents of Kapsamich have taken to the streets to protest the alleged grabbing of land belonging to Kapsamich Primary School by a prominent private developer. The two-acre plot, initially donated to the school by former powerful minister Nicholas Biwott in 1981, was intended to facilitate the school’s expansion.
Samson Cheboi, a retired senior assistant chief, expressed his dismay over the situation. “This school was started in 1981, and Biwott gave us this land to expand the school. It’s sad that a prominent person has grabbed the land. We are calling on the president to intervene since the farm is not anyone’s but the school’s.”
Jiseph Kipsaina, a former councilor in the area, confirmed the historical context of the land donation. “I witnessed the farm being given to the school. It’s sad that a prominent person is taking the land. We are calling for justice since he has grabbed land for over three schools.”
Moses Kipkoech Cheboi emphasized the community’s frustration and inability to act. “The farm belongs to the school, but it’s unfortunate someone claims it. We are calling upon Chief Justice Koome to help since we cannot do anything.”
Collins Kiptoo echoed the demand for justice. “We are calling for justice. We want the farm back since it belongs to the school.”
Naomi Tarus, a village elder, highlighted the impact on the children’s education. “This farm belongs to the school, and we are wondering where our children will learn from if an individual grabs it. We want our children to continue learning.”
Caroline Kemboi, PTA Chairperson of Kapsamich Primary School, stressed the urgency of the matter.
“If the farm is taken, our children will not have a place to learn. Our children should not lack a place to learn just because of some people.”
The demonstrators are urging President William Ruto and Chief Justice Martha Koome to intervene and ensure that the land is returned to the school. The community’s united front underscores the importance of the land for the future of their children’s education and the overall development of the area.
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