Members of the Kabarak Trust have been summoned to appear in court to explain why a great-grandchild of former President Daniel Arap Moi has not been enrolled in the Kabarak Group of Schools, contrary to a court directive.
Principal Magistrate Kipkurui Kibellion issued the summon for the trustees to shed light on the failure to comply with an order issued on February 13, which directed Collins Kibet, a grandson of former President Moi and son of the late Jonathan Moi to enroll one of his children at the prestigious school and pay school fees for the other child at their current institution.
The court had further instructed Kibet to register both minors under the Kabarak Health Care Centre medical scheme for insurance cover. However, it has since emerged that none of these directives have been implemented.
Kibet, who is embroiled in a custody battle with his ex-wife Gladys Jeruto, was arrested last Thursday in Rongai, Nairobi County, following a warrant of arrest issued on May 8. He was later transferred to Nakuru Central Police Station, where he has been in custody for five days.
During a court session on Tuesday, Kibet told the court through his lawyer that he had made attempts to reach out to the trustees to facilitate compliance but had not received any response.
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Magistrate Kibellion, while acknowledging the said efforts, ordered that the trustees appear before the court on July 23 to clarify the delays and non-compliance.
Meanwhile, the court committed Kibet to a two-week civil jail term for contempt of court orders. The magistrate noted that Kibet had failed to demonstrate any meaningful attempt to act in the best interest of the children and had only begun making efforts after his arrest.
“I cannot say that the judgment debtor is working towards what constitutes the best interests of the minors. As a parent, he is duty-bound to provide for his children,” ruled Magistrate Kibellion.
Kibet’s current legal troubles stem from a June 2022 judgment by Resident Magistrate Benjamin Limo, following a suit filed by Jeruto accusing him of neglecting his parental responsibilities.
As the court pushes for compliance, all eyes now turn to the Kabarak Trustees, expected to break its silence on the matter later this month.
By Mercy Kokwon
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