Former Cabinet Minister Mbiyu Koinange estate suit settled by 25 judges, 35 years later

Mbiyu Koinange's widow Edda Wanjiru mbiyu (infront) coming out of Nakuru high court on December 15,2014 after the court acquitted her and other six people over the chargers over the killing of Masai land activist Mosses Lesiamon Mpoe.PHOTO:KIPSANG JOSEPH

Two women claiming to be widows of former Cabinet Minister Mbiyu Koinange were dealt a major blow yesterday after the High Court ruled that they have no legitimate claim to his vast estate.

After 35 years and 25 judges, the High Court finally brought the succession battle to rest, with Margaret Njeri and Eddah Wanjiru being disposed. The court ruled that two were not beneficiaries of the late Koinange’s estate valued at Sh17.4 billion.