Jeremiah Maina, ex-husband to Kenyan Marathon star Lucy Kabuu at Nakuru High Court
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The high-profile legal dispute between Kenyan marathon champion Lucy Kabuu and her former husband Jeremiah Maina has drawn significant public interest.
At the heart of the conflict lies a matrimonial estate valued at over Sh10 million, with both parties staking their claims to various properties and assets. Kabuu, renowned for her athletic achievements including the 2006 Commonwealth 10,000 meters title and victories across international marathons, finds herself embroiled in a personal battle that threatens to overshadow her sporting legacy. Her ex-husband Maina, who also served as her coach, contests the ownership of their joint assets accumulated during their five-year marriage from 2009 to 2014.
The crux of Maina's argument rests on his assertion that he substantially contributed to their wealth acquisition. He refutes Kabuu's claims of sole financial input, citing his pre-existing properties and businesses before their union. Maina points to his background as a police officer and involvement in family enterprises as the foundation of his financial stability. He further notes that he resigned from the Police Service in 2014 to focus on coaching Kabuu, a role that reportedly earned him a monthly income exceeding Sh100,000. Conversely, Kabuu maintains that her athletic earnings were the primary source of funding for their property acquisitions.
She asserts that many of these assets were obtained before her marriage to Maina and insists that all properties registered in his name should be transferred to her, emphasizing that they are the product of her own efforts and dedication. According to court documents, Kabuu accuses Maina of cruelty, violence, dishonesty, and neglect during their marriage. She goes so far as to suggest that Maina entered the relationship with the intent to defraud her. Among the most startling claims are accusations that Maina staged his own kidnapping to extort money from Kabuu and orchestrated a robbery in their home, actions that allegedly jeopardized her career and well-being.
The disputed assets span multiple counties in Kenya including prime plots in Nakuru, Nyandarua, Laikipia, and Nairobi. Commercial and residential properties, vehicles, and various parcels of land are also part of the contentious estate. As the legal proceedings continue, the ownership of these assets remains uncertain pending the court's decision. The court prepares to hear further arguments on September 26.
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@Max, I am trying to figure out why the headline doesn't read " banned ex marathoner fighting over chump change in divorce". Honestly even in Kenya this is not much money. I do believe the ex husband is a tick or labda he is in his soft guy era, drizzle drizzle🤨 - one of my gen z employees explained this to me and I found it hilarious.
@ Mundumugo, talking of doping,Lawrence Cherono ex marathoner has been banned for 7 years for doping.Could have been 4 years but they tagged on 3 more for him tempering with evidence. Can you believe this crook took prohibited substance,and claimed that he accidentally used his wife's medication.Upon investigation, it was revealed that his wife was never at the medical center he claimed she got the medication,or was she using that medication.Sometimes its best to just come out clean and avoid embarrassment ,and or extended ban.
@ mundumugo , you got the right heading.I figured out why.See,if doping were to be introduced at this acrimonious separation, It would involve alot more than the ex lovers.It would also turn into mudslinging.Remember the case of another ex marathoner who was banned-Rita Jeptoo? She blamed the husband,and the husband, or should I say the ex, countered by blaming her... They were both in on the doping,while money was rolling in.
If i recall, she was banned for doping awhile ago.So I have to assume some of that money belongs to the organizers of some of the marathons...
As for who brought the lion's share of goodies on the table, that should not be hard to verify.
The more Iread about this kind of stuff, the more Iam convinced that once awoman gets in abetter financial position than her husband,the marriage is pretty much in trouble.
Women generally will support a man financial knowing that the future returns will be worthwhile.As for men not so much so.Men are generally happy to support a woman.Some say its in our genes,men evolved to take care of women.Well,that's only if she is a stay home mom.I think we stopped evolving in that direction when feminism was born.