This archive report was first published on 5 August 2019.
On August 3, 2019, a Nairobi court adopted a consent signed by Monica Okoth, the wife of late Kibra MP Ken Okoth, and Anne Muthoni Thumbi, where the two agreed that a DNA test be undertaken to confirm the paternity of Jayden Baraka Okoth, the latter's son.
The two had also agreed that five-year-old Jayden be allowed to participate in the funeral arrangements. However, on August 4, 2019, Ken Okoth was cremated at Kariokor Crematorium in secrecy without the involvement of Anne.
According to Anne's lawyer, Elkanah Mogaka, the family disobeyed a court order by not including Jayden in the cremation ceremony. Mr. Mogaka vowed to take action on the matter on Monday.
On the other hand, Edwin Sifuna, the lawyer for Ken Okoth's family, stated that the cremation was a private event and that Anne's side had opted out.
"The ceremony started early in the morning in the presence of only a few people. Anne's lawyer yesterday said that they were not going to attend and only Okoth's brothers and some guests came," said Mr. Sifuna.
