Court summons Kilifi officials over Sh6.3 million owed to late Deputy Governor Kenneth Kamto

Court summons Kilifi officials over Sh6.3 million owed to late Deputy Governor Kenneth Kamto

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Court documents indicate that the dispute relates to unpaid house allowance and salary-related arrears accumulated during Kenneth Mwakombo Kamto's tenure. The estate is seeking a total of Sh 6,379,112.50, together with interest.

Malindi High Court has summoned Kilifi County’s Finance County Executive Committee (CEC) member and the County Secretary to appear and explain why they have allegedly failed to comply with court orders requiring payment of Sh6.3 million owed to the estate of the late Deputy Governor, Kenneth Mwakombo Kamto.
In directions issued following orders by Lady Justice Monica Mbaru, the two senior county officials have been required to appear before the court virtually on June 8, 2026, at 9:00 am to show cause why a judgment delivered on March 24, 2026, has not been implemented.
The case has been filed by Fawzia Dear Omar, who is acting on behalf of the estate of the late Kamto, the pioneer Deputy Governor of Kilifi County who served between 2013 and 2017.
Court documents indicate that the dispute relates to unpaid house allowance and salary-related arrears accumulated during his tenure. The estate is seeking a total of Sh 6,379,112.50, together with interest.
According to the claim, repeated attempts to recover the funds through formal correspondence to both the former and current county leadership have not yielded results. Letters reportedly sent in 2020 and again in November 2025 are said to have gone unanswered, prompting the move to court.
The claimant argues that the failure to settle the dues has placed financial strain on the late official’s family, including school-going children who remain dependents of the estate.
The suit also raises concerns over alleged unequal treatment, pointing to the payment of arrears to a former deputy governor who served between 2017 and 2022, while similar claims by the estate of the late official remain unresolved.
The county government is accused in the pleadings of withholding lawful benefits and acting in a manner that undermines constitutional protections on fair administrative action and equality.
The late Kamto served alongside the then-governor, now Senate Speaker, Amason Jeffa Kingi, during the first administration of Kilifi County after devolution.
The court will now determine whether county officials should be compelled to enforce the earlier judgment and settle the outstanding amount, or face further legal consequences for non-compliance with court orders.

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