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Kenya: Ken Okoth's Family Resolves Paternity Dispute

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 2 October 2019.

Published on October 2, 2019, a paternity dispute involving the late Kibra MP Ken Okoth has been resolved.

Ken Okoth's widow, Monica Okoth, and his girlfriend, Anne Thumbi, have recorded a consent in court agreeing to abide by the outcome of a DNA test that established the late lawmaker as the father of a boy whose paternity was in dispute.

Monica Okoth had initially disputed DNA results confirming that Ken Okoth had a son with Anne Thumbi.

Lawyer Danstan Omari, representing the mother of the child, stated that the paternity issue has now been resolved.

"The next question is to decide what are the entitlements of the child under the succession law. We will move to the High Court to get school fees, and medical cover for the child," said Mr Omari.

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