The parents of a Kabarak University student have hired a lawyer to demand answers from a 57-year-old Nairobi County Assembly official over an alleged relationship with their son.
Ian Mutinda Mumo’s parents claim Monicah M. Muthami, the assembly’s Deputy Clerk, took their son from university and hosted him at her home in Donholm, Nairobi.
According to reports, Ian joined Kabarak University in September 2025 to pursue a Bachelor of Commerce degree.
His parents say they sold their only piece of land to raise KSh300,000 for his university fees, but are now concerned that his education has been disrupted.
The family has since instructed Mwendwa Mwinzi Associates Advocates to intervene in the matter.
In a demand letter dated October 2, the lawyers accused Muthami of taking Ian to her residence shortly after he joined the university.
The family wants her to stop the alleged relationship, stop interfering with his education and allow him to return to his studies.
The lawyers also warned that the family could take legal action if she failed to provide a written undertaking within seven days.
The dispute has reportedly attracted the attention of village elders, pastors and the area chief, who have been involved in efforts to resolve the matter.
The case has also sparked questions about the sponsor debate in Kenya, where relationships between older, financially established partners and younger people have often drawn public attention.
While the debate has largely focused on older men involved with younger women, the allegations in this case have brought the boychild into the conversation.
However, the claims against Muthami have not been established in court, and her response was not included in the reports reviewed.
Ian’s account of the relationship and his wishes regarding his education have also not been independently established.
The reports also differ on his age, with some identifying him as 19 and others describing him as 22.
The family is seeking answers over the alleged relationship and its impact on their son’s education, with the matter now involving both legal representatives and local community leaders.