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No end in sight for Koinange's estate tussle 36 years later

Former Cabinet Minister Mbiyu Koinange’s Children George Koinange (centre) and Lena Koinange (second right) with other family members at the Milimani Law Courts. [PHOTO: FILE/STANDARD]

The battle for Mbiyu Koinange's multi-billion-shilling estate is yet to be settled 36 years on.

The epic war pitting the late minister's children and two women claiming to be his widows is being fought in the second highest court in the land, making it the longest succession battle ever in Kenya.

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