Court Stops Cremation of Late Kibra MP Ken Okoth as Nairobi MCA Claiming to have His Son Files Case

Court Stops Cremation of Late Kibra MP Ken Okoth as Nairobi MCA Claiming to have His Son Files Case

A Nairobi court has barred the family of late Kibra MP Ken Okoth from cremating or burying the deceased until a case filed by Anne Muthoni Thumbi is heard and determined.

“That in the interim a temporary injunction be and is hereby issued restraining the 1st and 2nd defendant (Okoth’s mother and wife), either by themselves, their servants or agents from conducting the burial, interment, cremation and or in any manner whatsoever dispose of the body or remains of the late Mr. Ken Okoth pending the hearing and determination of the instant application interparties,” the court’s directive reads.

Ms. Muthoni, a Nairobi County nominated MCA, filed a lawsuit on behalf of a minor, who she claims is a biological son of Mr. Okoth.

She has named Okoth’s mother Angeline Okoth, his wife Monica Okoth and Lee Funeral Home as respondents in the case.

Ms. Muthoni claims that Okoth’s family unilaterally decided to have his body cremated in order to destroy any evidence of the boy’s lineage to the deceased.

“The mother and the wife (of the deceased) have deliberately and unfortunately opted to exclude me from the funeral and burial arrangements of Okoth,” claims Ms. Muthoni, who is the minor’s mother.

The matter will be heard on August 9th, 2019 before Senior Principal Magistrate Hon. Obura.

Speaking at MP Okoth’s funeral service in Moi Girls High School in Nairobi on Thursday, Governor Mike Sonko shockingly claimed that the late politician had a second wife- Ms. Muthoni.

“The Late Ken Okoth has a child named Okoth with one Annitah, who is a nominated MCA in the County Assembly of Nairobi. Let us not lie to ourselves,” Sonko said.
 

Comments

Maxiley (not verified)     Thu, 08/01/2019 @ 11:02am

Even if Mr.Okoth's body is not available, parternity could be determined by surviving relatives.So idont believe that mom and wife were trying to "destroy" evidence.
It is claimed that it was his wish to be cremated.

Marylyne akinyi (not verified)     Thu, 08/01/2019 @ 11:27am

The child is a copy right of the late hon ken okoth let us not lie to ourselves the kochia pple don't let your grandson go like that.

Sukari (not verified)     Thu, 08/01/2019 @ 07:51pm

The dude knew he was dying for a long time. How come he had time to express how he wanted to be rid off but had little regard in putting his house in order? WANAUME!

Wololo mayie (not verified)     Thu, 08/01/2019 @ 07:53pm

Primitive bs. Use your valuable time making the world a better place or stick a folk in your anus.

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