Eldoret High Court on Tuesday gave the family of the late Nicholas Biwott 21 days to either accept or reject an application by a businessman to be the fourth administrator of the tycoon's properties.
This directive was issued after a Barnabas arap Kiprono, who claims to be Biwott's creditor, swore in an affidavit stating that he is entitled to his estate shares.
Through his lawyer from Kalya and Company Advocates, he explained that he was a creditor and is entitled to administrate his property.
The deceased had listed Rhoda, Hannie and Johana Biwott as administrators of his estate but Kiprono moved to court seeking to be the fourth inclusion.
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"This is to direct that within 21 days [the three family members make] an appearance to be entered by either the principal registry or the Eldoret registry, and accept or refuse letters of administration of the whole estate, which by law devolves to and vests in the personal representatives of the deceased, " the court directed.
Alternatively, the court directed the family members to provide a good reason why Kiprono's request to manage the property should not be granted.
The court warned that should the relatives default; the judge will grant letters of administration to Kiprono.
The influential former Minister and veteran politician died in July 2017 aged 77; he was known for his enviable business empire, touching almost every sector of the Kenyan economy.
Part of his property includes an airline, a bank, an oil company, a construction company, YAYA towers, National Milling Corporation among other businesses.
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He featured in several financial reports and was listed among the richest people in Africa.
