William Ole Ntimama son: As the family, the community and even the country prepares to give the final send off to veteran politician William Ole Ntimama on Wednesday, 46 year old George Njoroge, who claims to be his son hopes he can still be part of the burial preparations and even more importantly a part of the family.
Njoroge lost his bid in court to have the burial stopped until a DNA test is done, but he says he will still fight for what is his rightful place in the family.
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George Njoroge has consistently asserted that the late William ole Ntimama is his biological father, a claim that has led to legal and public disputes over recognition and inheritance.
Background of the Claim
In 2016, Njoroge, then 60 years old, filed a lawsuit seeking to halt Ntimama’s burial until a DNA test could confirm his paternity. He stated that he was born in 1956 and raised by his mother after Ntimama allegedly abandoned them.
Njoroge claimed he only learned about his paternity in 1998, after his mother revealed that Ntimama was his father. He also mentioned that Ntimama had acknowledged him as his son, even assisting him financially and inviting him for tea at his Narok home.
Legal Proceedings
The High Court dismissed Njoroge’s request to stop the burial, stating that there was insufficient urgency to warrant such an action. Judge Joseph Onguto noted that Njoroge had ample time to pursue DNA testing but had not done so.
Consequently, the burial proceeded as planned, and Njoroge was reportedly excluded from the ceremony.
Ongoing Disputes
Despite the court’s decision, Njoroge has continued to seek recognition as Ntimama’s son. He has highlighted physical resemblances between himself and Ntimama, such as similar facial features, and has criticized the late politician’s family for allegedly being hostile and refusing to acknowledge him .
Njoroge also claims that Ntimama showed him properties in various locations, including Ngong, Karen, Maasai Mara, Mau Narok, and Naivasha.
Public Recognition Efforts
In an effort to honor Ntimama, Njoroge succeeded in having a road named “Sir Ntimama Road” in Juja, Kiambu County, recognizing the late leader’s contributions. Njoroge has also been involved in naming other public places after Ntimama, such as a stadium in Narok.
While Njoroge’s claims have not been legally substantiated, his persistence in seeking recognition and his public efforts to honor Ntimama suggest a deep personal conviction regarding his paternity.
