The High Court has summoned Inspector General of Police to appear before it within 48 hours to explain why police officers failed to comply with a court order issued last year regarding a disputed piece of land in Kiambu County.
During Thursday’s proceedings, the court was informed that Kiambu County Police Commander Doris Mugambi had dispatched officers to conduct patrols on the contested Njunu Farm, despite existing court directives. Justice Ogola, who presided over the matter, was also presented with photographic evidence showing police officers restraining individuals suspected of being troublemakers on the property.
In his ruling, Justice Ogola ordered that the disputed land be preserved and protected until further directions are issued by the court on April 26, 2026.
Meanwhile, in a separate succession dispute, the hearing of the late former President Mwai Kibaki’s inheritance case has been postponed to May next year.
This follows a request from lawyer representing Ochola Mwai, who claims to be the firstborn son of the late president. The lawyer sought more time to review and discuss a large volume of documents recently submitted to the court before the case could proceed to a fresh hearing.
Ochola Mwai has maintained that he is among the rightful heirs to the vast estate left behind by the former head of state, a claim that has reignited public interest in one of Kenya’s most closely watched family inheritance disputes.
