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Moi’s grandson granted 6 months to support his children
Collins Kibet, the grandson of former President the late Daniel Arap Moi, at a Nakuru Court on September 19, 2024.
A Nakuru court has given the grandson of former President Daniel Moi six months to comply with orders requiring him to support his two children.
The court declined to set aside a June 20, 2022 judgment that obligated Mr Collins Kibet to pay school fees, and medical expenses and share other costs for the minors.
Mr Kibet had sought to overturn the ruling, arguing it was punitive as he had no stable income and was facing personal struggles.
However, Principal Magistrate Kibellion ruled that the request was filed too late and should have been presented at the Court of Appeal.
“It is not in doubt that where a valid court judgment exists, it must be followed to the letter. I do not find any grounds to review or set aside the judgment,” the magistrate ruled on February 14.
However, the court considered Mr Kibet’s proposals on how he intended to meet his parental obligations.
He was directed to continue paying school fees for one child at their current school while enrolling the other at Kabarak.
This must be done by the start of the second term.
Additionally, Mr Kibet was ordered to register both children under the Kabarak Health Care Centre medical scheme and ensure they have medical coverage outside Kabarak within three months.
Following these directives, the court suspended for six months a notice to show cause that had been issued against him, allowing him time to comply with the new orders.
“The defendant has six months to provide a comprehensive schedule outlining how he intends to settle the accrued arrears,” ruled the magistrate.
The ruling followed an application by Kibet’s ex-wife Gladys Jeruto Tagi, who accused him of neglecting the children despite the court's 2022 judgment.
She sought to recover over Sh2 million, which she had spent covering expenses that were supposed to be Kibet’s responsibility.
Her application led to Kibet’s arrest and a one-month jail term before he agreed to support the children and made proposals before the court.
The case will be mentioned on May 8 to review compliance with the orders.