Albert Kibor to spend three years in prison
By Gladys Yator | NAIROBI,
A son of the late Uasin Gishu tycoon Jackson Kibor has been sentenced to three years in prison without the option of a fine. An Eldoret court found Albert Kibor guilty of assaulting the younger sister of his stepmother, Eunita Kibor.
Albert Kibor stared at Presiding Magistrate Peter Areri in disbelief as the sentence was read. The proceedings took less than five minutes in a courtroom that was packed to capacity.
Albert, who was represented by lawyer Maina Maathai, was convicted and jailed after the court ruled that the prosecution had proven its case against him in an incident where he was accused of causing grievous harm to Faith Jemutai.
Despite a spirited defense by lawyer Maina Maathai, Albert Kibor was convicted of causing grievous harm to Faith Jemutai. The court ruled that the prosecution had successfully proven its case regarding the March 8, 2025, incident at the Kibor Building in Eldoret’s Central Business District.
The late Jackson Kibor, a prominent and often controversial tycoon, left behind four widows—including his youngest wife, Eunita—and 29 children. In a telling sign of family friction, not a single relative or sibling appeared in court to support Albert during the sentencing.
The court heard that Jemutai, who was employed by her elder sister as a caretaker of the multi-million shilling property, was confronted by Albert while attending to tenants. “Albert stormed the building and ordered me out, arguing I had no business there,” Jemutai testified. “When I resisted, he beat me and uprooted my hair.”
In his plea for mercy, Albert maintained his innocence while simultaneously asking for a fine instead of jail time. He cited his status as a first-time offender and his role as a family provider. He argued that his wife, children, and ailing mother—for whom he provides medical expenses—would suffer significantly during his incarceration. “Even the community can attest that I am a peaceful citizen,” Albert argued, claiming the charges were the first he had faced in his life.
Ultimately, the Senior Principal Magistrate was unmoved by the plea, citing the severity of the assault and sentencing him to three years behind bars.
