The dispute over the inheritance of the late Uasin Gishu politician and farmer, Mzee Jackson Kibor’s estate, has taken a new turn with the High Court in Eldoret ordering a forensic examination of the contested Will presented by the deceased’s widow, Eunita Kibor, within 10 days.
In his ruling, Justice Reuben Nyakundi directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to collaborate with the deceased’s youngest wife and lawyer, Jonah Korir (the drafter of the contested Will), to secure samples, tools, and writings from the late tycoon’s estate. The 27 children of the late Mzee Kibor and his two other surviving wives have united against the youngest wife, challenging the authenticity of the Will she presented in court, alleging it does not accurately reflect the wishes of the deceased billionaire.
They have rejected Eunita’s defense of the Will, asserting that the document is questionable and does not represent the true intentions of their late father regarding the distribution of his empire among family members.
The late tycoon’s children and surviving wives, represented by lawyers including Ken Maiyo and Nixon Koitui, argue that the deceased was not of sound mind when the Will was created, claiming it was made under dictated instructions that do not align with his true intentions. In their application to challenge the Will, the objectors persuaded the court to set aside the document, asserting that the deceased lacked competency to make decisions due to his ailing health.
Mzee Kibor, who left a vast estate spanning Rift Valley, Nairobi, and Mombasa counties, passed away in March 2022 at a private hospital in Eldoret town at the age of 80.
