Sister Sues Brothers Over Multi-Million Estate as Court Summons Administrator in Family Feud
The estate, located in Keiyo North Sub County, Elgeyo Marakwet County, includes a prime 32-acre parcel of land that has become the focal point of the family’s conflict.
Justice Reuben Nyakundi of the Eldoret High Court
A legal dispute involving a 62-year-old woman suing her two brothers, including retired Mombasa Regional Police Commander Larry Kiyeng, over their late father’s multi-million-shilling estate has taken a new turn.
Eldoret High Court Judge Reuben Nyakundi issued a summons to one of the estate’s administrators, Thomas Chepkieng, requiring him to appear in court. The estate, located in Keiyo North Sub County, Elgeyo Marakwet County, includes a prime 32-acre parcel of land that has become the focal point of the family’s conflict.
In an emotional testimony, Susan Chepkieng revealed to the court that her younger brother, Thomas, had disowned her, claiming she was not part of their family. “Your lordship, whenever I demand my share of our late father’s estate, my younger brother tells me that I was not born in the family and that I should go look for my biological father in Narok,” Susan tearfully recounted.
Despite being raised by their deceased father, Chepkieng Kimosop, Susan alleged that Thomas had refused to acknowledge her as a beneficiary of the estate. Their father, a prominent cereal farmer, passed away without leaving a will, leaving behind two widows and 10 children, including Larry Kiyeng.
Susan testified that she has lived as a squatter on government land in Iten for 30 years after her siblings disowned her, prompting her to seek justice in court. In response, Judge Nyakundi ordered Thomas to appear in court on November 20 to explain why he has denied his elder sister a share of their father’s property.
Larry Kiyeng, who was also present in court, defended Susan, affirming that she is indeed a member of their family. He explained that the first household, of which he is the eldest son and administrator, had already divided their father’s estate equally without any disputes. However, he pointed out that the issues stemmed from the second household, where Thomas serves as the administrator.
“I and Chepkieng were chosen as administrators of the deceased’s estate. In our household, where I am the eldest, I have finished distributing our late father’s estate among the beneficiaries,” Larry stated.
Justice Nyakundi also demanded that Thomas clarify why he believes Susan was not fathered by the deceased, which is one of the key reasons he has refused to include her as a beneficiary. The judge warned that if Thomas failed to appear in court, a warrant for his arrest would be issued.
“I want Thomas Chepkieng to appear before my court on November 20 to explain why he is treating his sister as a stranger in the distribution of their late father’s estate. This summons should be delivered to him through his area chief, Mr. John Kiplagat,” the judge ordered.
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