Grandson of the Late President Retired Moi Collins Kibet Sent to Jail for Contempt of Court Orders

Collins Kibet Moi, grandson of the late president Daniel Moi, was sentenced to seven days in jail for contempt of child custody case on September 19
Nakuru Chief Magistrate Kipkurui Kibelion found Kibet in contempt for failing to comply with a court order to provide financial support to his children
Kibet's ex-partner, Gladys Jeruto Tagi, wanted to settle the matter out of court, but negotiations did not work out
Kibet's defense cited financial problems and ongoing disputes regarding the property of his late father, Jonathan Moi as reasons for failing to pay child support.

Nakuru – The grandson of the late former president Daniel Moi, Collins Kibet Moi, has been sentenced to seven days in jail for contempt of child custody case filed by his former lover.

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Grandson of the Late President Retired Moi Collins Kibet Sent to Jail for Contempt of Court Orders — Collins Kibet was jailed for seven days for disobeying court orders. Photo: DP.
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In a court session on Thursday, September 19, Nakuru Chief Magistrate Kipkurui Kibelion gave the surprising decision.

Kibet, who was brought before the court following his arrest in the area of Ongata RongaiKajiado county, was found in contempt of the previous decision that required him to give financial support to his children born from his divorced marriage with Gladys Jeruto Tagi.

Judge Kibellion instructed Jeruto's lawyers to calculate the amount that Kibet is entitled to pay and serve Moi's lawyers within three days.

During the hearing of the case, Jeruto, represented by Elizabeth Wangari, asked the court to sentence Kibet to civil imprisonment for ignoring the court summons.

He revealed that he tried to settle the case out of court and visited Moi immediately after his arrest, but his efforts were futile.

“The warrant of arrest related to the disobedience of the lawful order was issued by this court on June 2, 2022. So far, there has been no compliance with the order. After being informed that the accused was brought to the Nakuru Central Police Station yesterday, I visited the station for the purpose to see if we will be able to agree with the accused by following the court order for luck unfortunately, our efforts did not bear fruit,” Wangari told the court.

Why is Moi worried about taking care of his children?

Kibet's defense lawyer asked for mercy, giving a vision of the challenges that the former grandson of the country is facing.

According to his lawyer, Kibet had not deliberately neglected his duties but was burdened by financial problems.

The lawyer explained that Kibet's problems were caused by ongoing disputes regarding the property of his late father Jonathan Moi and his grandfather's great wealth.

“Collins has never been given a summons or informed that there are warrants for his arrest. He has no source of income. the late president Daniel Moi,” his lawyers argued.

Kibet claims he is poor in money

Earlier, Kibet told the Nakuru court that he could not pay the KSh 1 million monthly allowance that his estranged wife needed.

Kibet said he is jobless and jobless and can only raise the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) for treatment for his two children.

More information captured in the affidavit presented before Nakuru Chief Magistrate Benjamin Limo shows that Kibet also recommended that the children be transferred to JK Primary School in Eldama Ravine, County Baringo.