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Published on 2024-02-08 17:42:24
embroiled in a legal battle over the late former President Daniel Arap Moi’s Sh 300 billion estate, with his daughter-in-law, Milkah Faith Nyambura, filing a case. The legal action has exposed the complexities and disputes surrounding the distribution of Mzee Moi’s wealth following his death. Nyambura, who is one of the widows of the late Jonathan Toroitich Moi, has accused the Moi family of sidelining her children from the vast estate of Mzee Moi.
Nyambura’s case specifically seeks the court to order the estate’s administrator to release Sh2.5 million for an urgent medical bill for her son Gift Moi. This is as they await the outcome of an inheritance case filed before the Milimani Law Courts. She has alleged that the executor and trustee of Moi’s Will, lawyer Zehrabhanu Janmohamed, has refused to cooperate and address the issue of the urgent medical bill. Nyambura has even gone to the extent of acquiring a pay bill number through which members of the public can channel their assistance in this matter.
This is not the only succession case concerning Mzee Moi’s estate, as Jonathan’s eldest son, Collins Kibet Toroitich Moi, claims that he has been denied his fair share of the estate. Kibet and Nyambura are demanding, among other things, an accurate inventory of Moi’s assets and liabilities, and a revocation of the powers given to lawyer Janmohamed to manage the estate. They have accused unnamed family members of orchestrating a scheme to disinherit them.
Kibet has also filed a case claiming that he was being locked out of the vast estate and sought to have lawyer Janmohamed barred from dealing with its matters. He further alleged that the assets were irregularly transferred and being disposed of without necessary authorization. Kibet has petitioned the court for Sh20 million to cover his expenses, including medical, food, clothing, education, transport, and other needs. He has also asked for an additional Sh10 million to enable him to start a business.
The court documents reveal that Mzee Moi’s estate includes assets of various classes in multiple jurisdictions which include the United Kingdom, Australia, and Malawi. According to official and non-official records, the Moi family’s business empire spans several sectors of the economy, making them arguably one of the richest families in Kenya with a net worth estimated to be more than $3 billion (about Sh310.2 billion).
Before and during Mzee Moi’s 24-year rule as president, the family’s business empire continued to expand, with his children further expanding the family dynasty. According to Africa Confidential, Moi’s capital is held in trust by relatives and friends, in front companies in Kenya, offshore tax havens, and major international banks. The Mois either fully own or have shares in several banks and financial entities and have interests in many other businesses locally, in Africa, and overseas.
After his retirement in 2002, Mzee Moi settled at his expansive Kabarak home in Nakuru County, where he was buried. The vast estate includes multi-billion properties such as Kabarak Primary School, Kabarak High School, Kabarak University, Kabarak Guest House, and a church. The late president also had seven known private residences – one in Nairobi and six in the Rift Valley.
The legal battles surrounding the late former President Moi’s estate highlight the complexities and disputes that often arise in inheritance cases involving vast wealth. As the legal proceedings continue, the future of Mzee Moi’s estate remains uncertain, with his heirs and beneficiaries at odds over their rightful shares and control of the expansive wealth accumulated over the years.
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