Moi's Grandson Demands DNA Test in Sh1 Million-a-Month Child Upkeep Suit

Collins Toroitich, a grandson of the late former President Daniel Arap Moi has demanded a DNA test in a case where he was sued for child maintenance by his former wife.

He is accused of neglecting his two children, a boy and a girl aged 9 and 11, after separating from their mother Gladys Jeruto Tagi. 

Toroitich says he is ready to take responsibility if paternity tests confirm he is the biological father to the two kids.

The two reportedly got married in 2008 and had two children together before divorcing four years later in 2011.

In the suit filed before Principal Magistrate Benjamin Limo, Jeruto says she is unable to cater for the children after their father abandoned his parental responsibilities.

"I am currently unable to provide for the children alone as the needs are so many and would need to be assisted," Jeruto says in court documents.

She wants the court to compel Toroitich to pay her Sh1 million every month as child upkeep.

Jeruto, who unsuccessfully contested for the Koibatek Ward Representative seat, told the court that attempts to get in contact with Toroitich have been fruitless.

Toroitich, a businessman, is the son of the late Jonathan Moi, the first-born son of the late President Moi.