443-acre farm at stake as President Uhuru Kenyatta's kin lose caseBy Fred MakanaNgengi Muigai (pictured) and Samuel Kung'u Muigai have lost a 28-year-old court battle over Sh70 million owed to KCB. The dispute, which has been handled by numerous courts, had in 2014 been referred by the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal filed by Benjoh Amalgamated Ltd and its subsidiary, Muiri Coffee Estate. With the dismissal of their appeal by the Supreme Court, it now means KCB can auction the 443-acre farm in Thika to recover the disputed loan. Numerous courtsBenjoh Amalgamated Ltd and Muiri Coffee Estate are associated with President Uhuru Kenyatta’s relatives, Ngengi Muigai and Samuel Kung’u Muigai, who are the directors.
Source: Standard Digital May 23, 2016 15:44 UTC