JJ Kamotho’s two children declared bankrupt in legal fees row
Two children of the late Kenyan minister John Joseph Kamotho have been declared bankrupt following a legal dispute over unpaid fees. The court order restricts their control over their inheritance as a trustee manages their estates to satisfy debts.
Why it matters
This case highlights the complexities of estate management and the legal consequences of failing to settle professional service debts in Kenya.
Two children of former powerful Moi-era Minister John Joseph Kamotho have been declared bankrupt despite laying claim to their late father’s wealth, adding a new twist to a long-running family feud over the inheritance of the late politician’s Sh250 million fortune.
Marianne Nyokabi Kamotho and David Waweru Kamotho have been placed under bankruptcy proceedings after failing to settle a combined Sh4.83 million owed to lawyer Paul Maingi Musyimi, who represented them in various legal matters.
Court records show that Ms Nyokabi and Mr Waweru owed Mr Musyimi Sh3,738,997 and Sh1,094,763, respectively.
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