Police IG Kanja, DIG Lagat face court over alleged failure to enforce Gatoto School orders

Residents of Mukuru kwa Njenga have vowed to return to court to stop the implementation of a High Court ruling that directs Gatoto Community Primary School to be registered as a private non-profit institution. (Photo: Carolyne Kubwa)

By Carolyne Kubwa
Monday, July 20, 2026

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He also accused the area Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Benson Mbai, of failing to provide security during the service of the court orders, resulting in the vandalism of vehicles belonging to the petitioners and their advocates.

The respondents opposed the application, arguing that Gatoto Comprehensive School has operated as a public institution since it was established in the 1990s.

Lawyer Danstan Omari, together with State Counsel Jacline Kiramana representing the Attorney General, submitted that transferring the school's management at this stage would disrupt its operations and affect candidates preparing for national examinations.

"The school has existed as a public institution since its inception in the 1990s. A transfer of management is likely to interfere with learning and the administration of Kenya National Examinations Council examinations," the respondents argued.

They further told the court that such a transfer would require changes to the institution's records within the Ministry of Education and the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) databases.

The respondents also maintained that there is currently no legal framework allowing the transfer of a public school to community management, noting that legislation on the matter is still pending before Parliament.

Justice Mutai directed all the summoned officials to appear in court on July 24 to explain the alleged non-compliance with the court's orders and receive further directions on the matter.