This archive report was first published on 3 September 2019.
On September 2, 2019, Meru Senator Mithika Linturi's father passed away, sending shockwaves to the family and friends.
Just a day later, his daughter-in-law, Marianne Kitany, sought to adjourn their ongoing divorce case, citing her need to mourn the loss of her 'father-in-law.'
Kitany's lawyer, Danstan Omari, told the court that his client was not ready to proceed with the case, as she was planning to travel to Igembe to take part in the burial plans.
"On behalf of the petitioner, we are not ready to proceed. She lost her father-in-law, who passed on last night. She is mourning and in the process of going to Meru to be part and parcel of the burial programme," Mr Omari said.
However, Linturi's lawyers, Muthoni Thiankolu and Prof George Wajakoyah, opposed the delay, saying their client was determined to continue with the case.
"It is very difficult to speak about death but it is unfortunate to use it. It is presumptuous and unfortunate to use it to determine the issue which is before this court," Mr Thiankolu said.
