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Scene of an accident where a crane swerved and hit three vehicles among them a school bus and two private cars at Sachang'wan blackspot on August 5, 2024. [Ken Gachuhi, Standard]

In a landmark decision that could reshape practices surrounding school transportation, Justice Roselyn Aburili of the High Court has issued a stern warning to educational institutions and the public regarding the use of school buses for private events.

Her decision, delivered in a case involving a school bus accident, emphasizes the significant legal and financial risks associated with hiring out school buses for weddings, funerals and other non-educational activities in case of an accident.

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