This archive report was first published on 4 July 2019.
On July 4, 2019, a court dispute erupted in the family of former Tetu MP James Ndung'u Gethenji over a Sh1.2 billion property in Nairobi's high-end Kitisuru Estate.
The property, Waridi Gardens, is a commercial and residential park developed by the Ndung'u family, featuring high-cost homes, shopping malls, and recreational facilities.
Mr. Gethenji, who developed and manages the property, was charged with breach of peace after allegedly interfering with renovations of the posh homes.
He was released on a Sh50,000 cash bail and told the court that the criminal case stems from a heavily contested civil litigation over the control and management of 60 palatial houses.
Mr. Gethenji's employee, Frankline Mutegi Kaburu, was charged with assaulting one of the investors, Kisorkumar Dhanji Varsani, and lawyer George Wajackoyah.
The two cases are pending at the Lands and Environment Division and the Commercial Division of the High Court.
