Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has been hauled to court for supposedly neglecting his paternal responsibilities regarding his one-year-old son.
Through Lawyer Ojijo Kepher, the kid’s mom is seeking for monthly child support of Sh350,000.
The lady is seeking an order to compel the senator to pay interim maintenance of Sh200,000 being child support for the minor pending hearing and assurance of the case.
In court papers, the lady says she met Senator Ledama Ole Kina in September 2019, and soon after an intimate relationship developed for a substantive period of time.
She says she gave birth their child on October 20, 2020. She asserts she informed the politician about the pregnancy but he cut communication with her.
“When I conceived and realised I was pregnant, I immediately informed the senator that he was going to be a father but to my dismay and utter shock he cut off communication with me,” she said.
She additionally claims she informed the Senator when the kid was born and requested him to assume responsibility however he treated her to a could shoulder
“I was left with no other choice but to settle all the cost and bills during the pregnancy, scans, birthing without any involvement or assistance of the respondent,” she adds in court papers.
“I have singlehandedly catered for all the needs of the minor including shelter, clothing, food, nanny services and medical bills without any assistance from him.”
The lady referenced that Senator Ledama has shown no interest in taking care of the child and has severally exhibited that he isn’t worried about the minor’s welfare.
“I have since lost my employment and cannot fully sustain the basic needs of minor at his tender age alone,” she claims.
The lady has however attached hospital expenses and receipts in the court papers.
In a letter dated 3rd September 2021, and addressed to the senator, the woman indicated that the Sh.350,000 will be used as follows; house help Sh17,000, food Sh50,000, medical Sh40,000, shelter Sh80,000, clothing Sh50,000, entertainment Sh43,000, utility bills Sh50,000 and service charge of Sh20,000.
