This archive report was first published on 2 August 2019.
On July 26, Kibra MP Ken Okoth succumbed to cancer, with his interment set for Saturday. However, the burial plans were put on hold after a Nairobi nominated MCA, Anne Thumbi, filed a case claiming to have a child with the late MP.
Magistrate Grace Mmasi issued an order stopping the late MP's mother, Angeline Okoth, and wife, Monica Okoth, from burying, cremating, or interfering with his remains.
Ms Thumbi, through her lawyer Elkana Mogaka, wants an order issued against the estate of the deceased, requesting an immediate lump sum payment of the minor's school fees.
She also wants her son included in all burial arrangements, rituals, and traditions relating to the final sendoff of the MP.
The nominated MCA at City Hall wants Lee Funeral Home or any other morgue to be barred from releasing his body until the dispute in court is heard and determined.
Alternatively, she wants the body of the deceased preserved until DNA samples have been collected in the presence of licensed pathologists appointed by both parties.
The court has directed that Mr Okoth's family be served with copies of the case documents and that the matter be heard on August 9.
