This archive report was first published on 30 November 2019.
On November 29, 2019, the mother of a baby girl moved to court, claiming that Dennis Itumbi, the Office of the President director, had abandoned his paternal duties. The woman, an orphan, had to quit her job before delivering the child.
Itumbi had initially requested a DNA test to authenticate the woman's claims, but the court later received the results confirming his paternity. The mother is seeking an award of Sh50,000 as monthly allowance for the child.
The court ordered Itumbi to pay Sh20,000 a month in child support pending determination of the matter filed at Milimani Law Courts family division. The woman also wants Itumbi to provide a copy of his national ID so that his name can be included in the child's birth certificate.
The matter will be mentioned on December 18, 2019, to confirm compliance. The parties were also urged to reach an out-of-court settlement on the matter of the child's maintenance, which includes Sh50,000 monthly maintenance, medical insurance, and school fees when the minor starts school.
