Salim Mvurya, the Cabinet Secretary for Mining and former Kwale Governor, has taken a unique approach to address a case of alleged neglect filed against him by his daughter, Ms. Yvonne Anono Omanzi, aged 29. In an effort to resolve the matter amicably, Mvurya has approached the High Court in Kakamega, seeking a mediator’s assistance.
The case stems from a lawsuit filed by Ms. Omanzi, accusing her father of neglect. While parental financial responsibility typically concludes at the age of 18, CS Mvurya has expressed his willingness to support his daughter despite her age, citing moral compassion as his driving force rather than a legal obligation.
Ms. Omanzi, who works as a waiter at a hotel in Kakamega, earns a monthly income of Sh4,500. Her decision to take legal action against her father came after what she claims was a lack of engagement and support. However, CS Mvurya’s response to the lawsuit appears to be an attempt to foster reconciliation rather than a contentious legal battle.
Mvurya’s lawyer, Mr. Peter Wanyama, stated, “The applicant (Mvurya) does not oppose extending assistance to the respondent (Omanzi) as he is driven by his moral compassion rather than an obligation rooted in legality.”
In response, Ms. Omanzi has voiced concerns that her father may be attempting to evade the issue, and she believes that removing the case from the court system may jeopardize her quest for resolution. She claims that her father’s response only came after legal proceedings were initiated, stating, “It was not until I brought the matter to court that he decided that he was ready for mediation.”
Ms. Omanzi also pointed out that when she initially sought help from her father after he became the Cabinet Secretary, she was met with resistance. “When my father became the CS, I solicited bus fare and went to his office to seek help from him. Upon introducing myself, I was informed that stern instructions had been issued by Mvurya declaring me a person non-granta,” she explained.
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