Anne Kiguta is a single mother of three who is fighting for the right to provide for her children. Her ex-partner, Jomo Gecaga, has stopped providing financial support for the children, and Kiguta is now seeking a monthly upkeep of Sh2.7 million.
The case has attracted a lot of media attention, and it has sparked a debate about the high cost of child upkeep in Kenya. Kiguta’s lawyer has argued that Gecaga is a dual citizen of Kenya and England and holds a diplomatic passport. He is therefore likely to relocate with the children unless compelled by the court to assume his parental responsibilities.
The case is still ongoing, and it is unclear how it will be resolved. However, Kiguta’s fight for her children is a touching reminder of the importance of parental love and support.
Here are 20 interesting facts about Anne Kiguta’s lawsuit demanding 2.7 million upkeep from ex-lover Jomo Gecaga:
- The couple was involved in a romantic relationship for about five years.
- Kiguta had a daughter from a previous relationship, and Gecaga agreed to take care of her through paying her school fees, holiday trips, clothing, and toys.
- The couple had twins during the relationship, and Gecaga maintained a high standard of living for them.
- In 2018, Gecaga began to systematically drop all support for the three minors.
- He stopped paying for the first child’s school fees entirely, which resulted in her being removed from school.
- He also withdrew support for all workers, forcing the children to drop out of school and be homeschooled.
- Kiguta filed a lawsuit against Gecaga in 2021, demanding a monthly upkeep of Sh2.7 million.
- She also asked the court to compel Gecaga to deposit a lump sum of Sh413 million to take care of the children for a period of 12 years.
- Kiguta’s lawyer argued that Gecaga is a dual citizen of Kenya and England and holds a diplomatic passport.
- He is therefore likely to relocate with the children unless compelled by the court to assume his parental responsibilities.
- The court gave Gecaga until June 19 to file his response to the suit.
- Kiguta is currently unemployed and has no stable income.
- She is therefore unable to provide for the basic needs of the three minors.
- The children are currently being home-schooled.
- Gecaga has not yet filed his response to the suit.
- The case is still ongoing.
- The case has attracted a lot of media attention.
- It has also sparked a debate about the high cost of child upkeep in Kenya.
- The case is likely to set a precedent for future child support cases in Kenya.
- The outcome of the case will have a significant impact on the lives of the three minors.