Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula is embroiled in a legal dispute over an alleged unpaid debt of Ksh. 281,000.
The lawsuit, filed in the Small Claims Court by Isokat Bethwel, centers on an agreement for the supply of two German Shepherd dogs and related training services.
Wetangula, who did not appear at the Milimani Small Claims Court and did not send a representative, has been summoned to court on October 4, 2024.
According to court documents, Bethwel was contracted by Wetangula to provide two male German Shepherd dogs, training services, and various dog-related supplies including food, grooming items, and training equipment
Bethwel claims that the total cost for the services and supplies amounted to Ksh. 348,100. While an initial payment of Ksh. 100,000 was made, Bethwel alleges that Wetangula has not paid the remaining balance of Ksh. 248,100.
Bethwel also claims the dispute has caused him significant psychological distress and potential financial losses.
“I waited for the payment of the remaining balance of Kenya Shilling Two Hundred and Forty-Eight Thousand, One Hundred (Kshs 248,100) but all was in vain. I had taken a soft loan from a friend, who ended up auctioning my properties in the village due to my inability to pay, which was caused by Wetangula’s delayed payment,” Bethwel said.
The complaint further alleges that Wetangula has refused to honor the agreement, with Bethwel asserting that all attempts to recover the outstanding amount have been met with resistance.
“I tried reaching out to the Respondent to recover the said balance but the Respondent rudely and adamantly informed me that he would not pay me the remaining balance,” reads the court papers.
“I waited for the payment of the remaining balance of Kenya Shilling Two Hundred and Forty-Eight Thousand, One Hundred (Kshs 248,100) but all was in vain,I had taken a soft loan from a friend and he eded up auctioning my properties in the village due to failure to pay and tius was occasioned by Wetangula delayed payment ,” Bethwel stated.
Bethwel reported the matter to Karen Police Station under OB number OB7A1N1N19/21 and has been unable to access Wetangula despite several attempts to visit his home.
Wetangula in a Whatsapp message had arlier told the media that he wants a refund of his downpayment for the farmer to take back his dogs.
“I have told that gentleman to bring back my deposit of Sh100, 000 and collect his grossly overpriced dogs. Tell him to deliver the payment to my home manager and take his dogs. I will not charge him for feeding and caring for them for the period they have been in my custody” Wetangula said adding that; “Besides, I may contemplate ln against him for defamation and nuisance”.
The case is set to continue with a court date scheduled for October 4, 2024, where Wetangula is expected to address the claims made against him.