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Here's the complete list of Kenya's politicians embroiled in child support cases

The move by Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya to sue her estranged husband, former Narok Majority Leader Stephen Kudate, seeking child maintenance and Sh3.1 million yearly upkeep is the latest prominent family feud to find itself in the corridors of justice.
Their love affair, which later led to a seven-year cohabitation during which they were blessed with two children, fell apart after, according to the CS, Kudate deserted her for his first wife in 2020, became abusive, and stopped supporting their two children.
"We currently live separately after our association was frustrated and brought to a quick end by his continuous refusal to take responsibility towards upkeep and maintenance of the minors as well as violence, abuse, and infidelity," said Tuya.


As the hearing of the case is set to begin, Kenyans are likely to be treated to another round of child upkeep drama especially after Kudate allegedly demanded DNA tests in December 2022 to prove that the two kids are actually biologically his, according to Tuya's filings.
In the past, other politicians, including senators, governors, and MPs, have similarly been taken before children's courts where their baby mamas demanded they stop being deadbeat dads.

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