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State House speechwriter denies paternity as woman sues for child support

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A woman has sued President William Ruto's Messaging Secretary and Speechwriter Eric Kipkoech Ng'eno over child neglect and is seeking Sh100,000 monthly maintenance.

In the case No. E1234 of 2023 filed in the children's court at Milimani High Court in Nairobi, the woman, who is a freelance consultant, through Odiya & Associates Advocates says they had a relationship with the defendant (Ng'eno) resulting in the birth of a child(name withheld), who is currently aged six years and seven months.

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