Kibaki's Ugandan 'son' seeks DNA test to prove he is family

He is in search of recognition to be part Kibaki's already shared wealth.

Piece by: Naomi Waweru
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• Late Kibaki's 'son' sued family for a part in Kibaki's vast wealth.

• Ocholla says he is willing to take a DNA test to verify he is a sibling of Kibaki's children.

Sues Kibaki family for late former president's wealth.
Jacob Ochola Mwai Sues Kibaki family for late former president's wealth.
Image: courtesy

In Kenya, the habit of siblings and secret families emerging after the death of a prominent or not-so-prominent person is becoming a norm. 

However, the motif behind such acts is always tied to money and the need to be included in the will of the deceased -if any.

The late president Mwai Kibaki's death was not an exception from this kind of 'prey'. A 62-year-old Jacob Ochola Mwai was alleged to be the late president's son after his death.

Looking for recognition in case of Kibaki's demise to be part of the family, he allegedly tried to reach out and visit the late Kibaki in Nairobi hospital but he was always turned away.

After a gazette notice was put out asking anyone against the directive on the will to present themselves, Ocholla Jacob came out.

Kibaki left his money in all his bank accounts to his 4 children namely; Judy Kibaki, David Kagai, Jimmy Kibaki, and Anthony Githinji.

Since Kibaki's demise, the family is yet to welcome him as their 'big brother' leading him to the Nyeri Family court to file a case aimed to make Kibaki's children give him an equal share of the late President's vast wealth.

This is after allegedly trying the calm conversations with the family to no avail.

Jacob Ocholla. He claims to be Mwai Kibaki's son and wants to be included in his will.
Image: The Standard

This case under Lady Justice Muchemi was heard on September 19 when the family gave Ocholla what he wanted by filing a succession suit and pushed the case to Milimani Law courts before Justice Maureen Odero.

Now Kibaki's look-alike wants a DNA test done to prove that he truly is a Kibaki besides his looks.

Born in Kaloleni estate in Nairobi on July 22, 1960, Jacob said he grew up not knowing Kibaki as his sire. A revelation that he alleged his mom had kept from him came revealed after the stepdad died.

He went on to speak to the Standard that he occasionally spent time with the late Kibaki as his dad. Purportedly making visits to his Muthaiga residence and official office in Nyeri to exchange pleasantries before the late former Head of State's death.

Will the late president's children accept to take part in this?

This is just but another of such cases following 'big persons' properties here in Kenya that appear as mere greed before DNA evidence and Will readings are out.

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