Eldoret Court Jails Businessman’s Son for Assaulting Sister

The Eldoret Law Courts on Wednesday sentenced Albert Kibor, son of the late prominent Uasin Gishu businessman Jackson Kibor, to three years in prison without the option of a fine after finding him guilty of assault causing grievous harm.

Presiding magistrate Peter Areri ruled that the prosecution had proved beyond reasonable doubt that Albert Kibor assaulted his sister, Faith Jemutai, during an incident that occurred on March 8, 2025, at the Kibor Building in Eldoret’s central business district.

Faith Jemutai is the daughter of Kibor’s stepmother, Eunita Kibor, making the case one of family violence that drew public attention due to the prominence of the Kibor family in the region.

In delivering the sentence, Magistrate Areri emphasized the judiciary’s firm stance against violence, particularly in domestic and family settings.

“The court has carefully considered the evidence placed before it and finds that the accused caused grievous harm to the complainant. Such acts of violence cannot be tolerated,” the magistrate said.

The court noted that the custodial sentence, issued without the option of a fine, reflects the seriousness of the offense and serves as a warning that individuals will be held accountable regardless of their social or family status.

The late Jackson Kibor was a well-known businessman and landowner in Uasin Gishu County, making the case highly followed by residents in Eldoret and beyond.

Legal observers say the ruling reinforces the judiciary’s commitment to protecting victims of domestic and gender-based violence and sends a strong signal that disputes within families must be resolved through lawful and peaceful means.

The case, they note, highlights the broader need for accountability and justice in addressing violence within families while strengthening public confidence in Kenya’s justice system.