Kenyan tycoon Jimnah Mbaru, the chairman of Dyer and Blair Investment Bank, finds himself embroiled in a high-profile legal dispute. The conflict arises from a lawsuit filed by 25-year-old Elizabeth Nadupoi Kimiti, accusing Mbaru of neglecting his parental duties.
This legal battle unfolds more than a year after Kimiti initiated proceedings in Nairobi’s Milimani Children’s Court, seeking an annual child support amount of Ksh4.4 million ($36,300) from the prominent businessman.
Kimiti contends that Mbaru terminated the agreed Ksh 50,000 ($346) monthly upkeep for their son, prompting her to demand an upfront payment of Ksh600,000 ($4,152) for school fees and a monthly allowance of Ksh320,000 ($2,214) for living expenses.
Dyer and Blair Chairman Jimnah Mbaru faces legal showdown as child support dispute escalates
Despite Mbaru’s position as one of Kenya’s wealthiest businessmen and the Chairman of Dyer and Blair Investment Bank, Kimiti asserts that he has failed to provide adequate financial support for their child, born in 2018.
The lawsuit extends beyond the immediate monthly upkeep, emphasizing Mbaru’s responsibility for the child’s education. The outcome of the case could set a precedent for adjudicating high-profile child support disputes involving affluent individuals.
This situation sheds light on the intricate nature of negotiating parental responsibilities and the legal safeguards in place to protect children’s right to support.
This legal confrontation casts a spotlight on Jimnah Mbaru, a respected figure in Kenya’s business community, underscoring the repercussions when private matters of individuals of notable standing become public.
For Elizabeth Nadupoi Kimiti, the lawsuit signifies more than mere financial support; it represents a quest for the acknowledgment of responsibility and the welfare of their shared child.
