Former President Daniel Arap Moi’s grandson has appealed to Kenyans to help him raise Ksh2.5 million required for his medical surgery.
The appeal which was lodged by his mother Faith Milkah Moi, a widow to the late Jonathan Toroitich Moi, indicated that the boy was diagnosed with a cyst on his left upper jaw two years ago necessitating an operation.
However, according to the mother, the family has been unable to raise funds for the surgery which was due on January 4 this year.
“The surgery was scheduled for 4th January 2024 but due to financial constraints, it was rescheduled to enable the family to raise the funds,” Mrs. Moi stated on Monday through her lawyer Wahome Thuku after a court session where she is contesting division of the family's estate.
Faith Moi moved to court after feeling aggrieved over division of the family's estate which she states has rendered her unable to cater for her son's surgery.
In a statement shared by Thuku, her lawyer, Faith revealed that she had resorted to creating a Paybill account to help her raise the funds.
“The cost of his medical bill is Ksh 2.5 million. We kindly request for your prayers, emotional support and financial contribution towards this funds drive,” Faith requested.
Further, Mrs. Moi has noted through her lawyer that the executor of the will has failed to disclose the former president's total wealth which is still being subdivided amongst his family members as outlined in his will.
“She has refused to disclose even a penny that the former Head of State-owned, with the blessings of some of the children,” stated Faith’s Lawyer.
Her attorney also revealed that the case had been pending in court for a year, with the lawyer mandated to execute the case failing to release the funds for the surgery now scheduled for February 16.
Mrs. Moi who is an acclaimed Safari Rally driver, is now requesting the court to issue orders that will have the lawyer release the funds to cater for the surgery.
Jonathan Moi, who Mrs Moi claims is the boy's father, died of cancer in 2019.
