On May 29, 2024, the Eldoret High Court will decide the exhumation of a well-known farmer's body in Uasin Gishu County to retrieve samples for a DNA test.
This comes after a gospel performer declared himself the departed man's son. Gospel musician Alex Fernandes, also known as King B of Eldoret, has filed a lawsuit alleging that he was denied access to his late father, Michael Kebenei's estate despite being his biological son. Justice Robert Wananda is scheduled to rule on the matter.
He informed the court that in addition to disowning him, the deceased's family had painted him as an outsider who was unworthy of any inheritance.
A 40-acre prime agricultural land in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County, was among the several movable and immovable assets left behind by the late Kebenei, who passed away 22 years ago.
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Fernandes, who claims he was the deceased's sibling and is entitled to a portion of his multi-million shilling estate, is asking the court to order a DNA test to establish his paternity.
The gospel singer's request for a DNA test has been met with opposition from the late Kebenei's family, represented by his widow, Lillian Cheptoo Kebenei, and son, Justine Kipling. They claim the singer's application is unfounded and have requested that the court dismiss it.
This comes after King B decided to file a court case to get a DNA test after the deceased's family turned down his request to be given preference over other heirs to his earthly wealth.
