Kibaki: First ex-President in Kenya to appear in court

Mwai Kibaki.

Kenya's former President Mwai Kibaki follows proceedings at the High Court in Nyeri on September 23, 2013 in a case where he and five others claimed they had been defrauded of a prime building in Nyeri town. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

What you need to know:

  • Though Mr Kibaki was regarded as wealthy, he caught public attention when he appeared in court to defend his share in a small and little-known company that he started with seven childhood friends.
  • Mzee Kibaki was giving his evidence in a matter in which he was claiming back ownership of the commercial property registered as LR No. Nyeri Municipality Block 1/94 located in the town centre, saying it had been grabbed.