Oltarakwai Secondary is facing legal battles over land ownership. It is alleged that the school is sitting on land belonging to Mbokishi Group Ranch.
The Chairman of Oltarakwai Secondary School’s Board of Management (BOM), Naftal Kirui, has dismissed these claims, asserting that the institution sits on legally acquired government property.
Speaking in response to a legal notice issued by Ole Yenko & Co. Advocates on behalf of members of the Mbokishi Group Ranch, Kirui maintained that the land in question is not within the ranch and warned those involved against interfering with public institutions.
“I want to communicate to the Group Ranch Secretary, Mpatinga Kamuye, that we have genuine title deeds for both the primary and secondary school. Don’t play with government property,” said Kirui.
He assured parents, students, and the community that the school has valid ownership documents and there is no reason to panic. He also revealed that they have already engaged top education officials and county leadership on the matter.
“We have met with education officers, the Narok County Commissioner, and also briefed Narok South MP Kitilai Ole Ntutu and Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu,” he added.
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Kirui further confirmed that Oltarakwai Secondary School will reopen as planned on August 27, regardless of the threats from the group ranch.
“If they want to go to court, they are free. But the school will continue with its normal activities,” he said firmly.
His remarks follow a letter dated 6th August 2025, from Ole Yenko & Co. Advocates, which accused the school of being constructed on land belonging to the Mbokishi Group Ranch without consent. The letter warned that legal action, including demolition and eviction would be taken if the school reopens for the third academic term.
“Our further instructions are that the school should not be reopened on 3rd term on private land; otherwise, legal action will be undertaken to have the school demolished and evicted at your cost,” the letter stated.
The notice was officially received by the Sub-County Education Office – Narok South and the Area Chief of Endonyo Ngiro Location, sparking public concern over the future of the school, which serves hundreds of learners from the surrounding area.
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On his part, Ololulunga MCA Dominic Sonkoi also weighed in on the matter, defending the school and suggesting that the dispute may be compensation motivated.
“Oltarakwai Secondary School is a genuine public institution that has been receiving government funding over the years,” Sonkoi said.
However, Sonkoi, who also the Narok County Assembly Majority leader, emphasized the need for peace and dialogue, calling on both parties to maintain the status quo and avoid any confrontations until a resolution is reached.
“We are advocating for peace. Let the status quo remain until both sides come to a consensus. We don’t want this issue to disrupt learning or cause unnecessary tension in the community,” said the MCA.
By a Correspondent
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