Sharp Daily
No Result
View All Result
Saturday, June 7, 2025
  • Home
  • News
    • Politics
  • Business
    • Banking
  • Investments
  • Technology
  • Startups
  • Real Estate
  • Features
  • Appointments
  • About Us
    • Meet The Team
Sharp Daily
  • Home
  • News
    • Politics
  • Business
    • Banking
  • Investments
  • Technology
  • Startups
  • Real Estate
  • Features
  • Appointments
  • About Us
    • Meet The Team
No Result
View All Result
Sharp Daily
No Result
View All Result
Home News

High court warns schools against misusing buses for private events

Teresiah Ngio by Teresiah Ngio
September 14, 2024
in News
Reading Time: 2 mins read

High Court Judge Roselyn Aburili has issued a stern warning to educational institutions and the public regarding the use of school buses for non-educational purposes. This follows her ruling in a case involving a school bus accident where the vehicle was insured under a policy meant solely for educational activities.

The case arose from an incident on April 23, 2023, when Oder Boys Boarding Special School hired out its bus to transport attendees to a church event. Unfortunately, the bus was involved in an accident on the Kakamega-Kisumu road, injuring several church members who were not covered under the school’s insurance policy.

Old Mutual General Insurance Kenya Limited, the plaintiff, filed a lawsuit to avoid liability, arguing that the school breached the policy terms by using the bus for unauthorized purposes. The insurer maintained that the policy explicitly excluded coverage for passengers not affiliated with the school.

“The insurance policy was designed to cover only school-related activities,” Old Mutual argued, emphasizing that the bus’s use for private events voided the policy.

RELATEDPOSTS

NTSA issues directive on school bus inspections and crackdown on illegal vehicles

April 19, 2024

In her ruling, Justice Aburili sided with the insurer, stating that the policy’s exclusions were clear and that Old Mutual was not liable for any claims arising from the accident. “Voiding coverage leaves injured passengers or their families without compensation, as the schools involved may find it challenging to meet the financial demands of legal claims,” she noted.

The Judge expressed concern over the common practice of schools renting out their buses for private events like weddings and funerals, highlighting the risks involved. “The insured often assumes risks out of ignorance, while unauthorized passengers are unaware of the potential dangers,” she said.

Justice Aburili urged schools to adhere strictly to their insurance policies and avoid using their buses for non-educational purposes without securing proper coverage. “This includes refraining from renting out buses for private events without appropriate insurance,” she emphasized.

To raise awareness, she ordered that her judgment be distributed to all schools through the County Directors of Education. “I trust and hope that this judgment will reach all schools to alert School Management Boards about the dangers associated with this practice,” she concluded.

Previous Post

Petitioner files for removal of Chief Justice Martha Koome over alleged incompetence

Next Post

Students advised to reapply for correct funding as universities fund reveals data discrepancies

Teresiah Ngio

Teresiah Ngio

Related Posts

News

Co-op Bank posts KES 6.9 billion profit in Q1’2025

May 16, 2025
Agriculture And Economy
News

Lets get Kenya out of FATF list

May 9, 2025
News

The downside of Impact Investing

May 2, 2025
News

Leadership challenges at the University of Nairobi

April 24, 2025
News

Easter eggs and earnings: Growing your nest egg with CMMF

April 16, 2025
News

Geoffrey Ruku declares KES 377M net worth during CS vetting

April 15, 2025

LATEST STORIES

How Kenya’s E-Mobility shift could redefine urban planning

June 5, 2025

Economic liberators are the real heroes and heroines of the year

June 5, 2025

Affordable retirement planning for small businesses with CURBS

June 5, 2025

How Kenyan banks can modernize without marginalizing

June 4, 2025

Human rights concerns over activists’ treatment in Tanzania

June 4, 2025

Decoding stock-based compensation

June 4, 2025

Comparative advantage is the secret to real economic take off

June 4, 2025

Understanding inflation and its impact on everyday life

June 4, 2025
  • About Us
  • Meet The Team
  • Careers
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
Email us: editor@thesharpdaily.com

Sharp Daily © 2024

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Politics
  • Business
    • Banking
  • Investments
  • Technology
  • Startups
  • Real Estate
  • Features
  • Appointments
  • About Us
    • Meet The Team

Sharp Daily © 2024