Moi’s Grandson Behind Bars After Failing to Support Children’s Upkeep
In a high-profile family legal battle, Collins Kibet, the grandson of the late President Daniel Moi, has been sentenced to seven days in jail by a Nakuru court for defying court orders regarding child support.
Nakuru Principal Magistrate Kipkurui Kibelion delivered the ruling on Thursday after Kibet failed to comply with a previous order to financially support his two children, shared with his estranged wife, Gladys Jeruto Tagi.
Kibet’s legal troubles began when he failed to fulfill his financial obligations, leading Tagi to file a case against him. The court heard that Kibet has been on the run since early this year, evading a warrant of arrest issued in connection with the case. He was finally apprehended in Ongata Rongai after a seven-month search.
During the hearing, Kibet’s lawyers argued that he has been struggling financially, citing ongoing disputes over his family’s vast wealth as one of the reasons for his inability to provide for his children.
However, the court ruled against his request for more time, instructing that he be remanded at Nakuru GK Prison. Additionally, the magistrate directed Kibet’s legal team to calculate the outstanding amount owed and serve the defense within three days, with the case set for mention on September 26, 2024, to review compliance.
Kibet’s estranged wife has accused him of neglecting their children’s education and subjecting them to emotional distress. She urged the court to take civil action against him, which resulted in the seven-day jail term. Kibet’s claim of being financially broke, allegedly surviving on the goodwill of others, has been challenged as the dispute over the Moi family estate continues to unfold.
The case is now set to be revisited in late September, with the outcome closely watched due to the prominence of the Moi family and the implications for both Kibet and his children.
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Moi’s Grandson Behind Bars After Failing to Support Children’s Upkeep
