By John Kariuki
Together As One Microfinance has announced a resolution plan regarding a dispute with their client, Lucy Muthoni Kamuigua. This issue, initially reported to Kayole Police Station for criminal prosecution, was later reviewed by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), who recommended that it be treated as a civil case. Currently, four related cases are pending at the Milimani Law Courts, including two defamation suits and two civil cases. Despite escalations to the DPP’s higher office, no evidence of criminal wrongdoing has been found.
The dispute centers on loans totaling Ksh 2.6 million taken by Lucy Muthoni, consisting of Ksh 800,000, Ksh 1 million, and Ksh 100,000, with accrued interest bringing the total to Ksh 2.6 million. To date, she has only repaid Ksh 20,000, leaving an outstanding balance of Ksh 2.58 million.
In a show of goodwill, Together As One Microfinance has decided to contribute Ksh 1 million toward reclaiming a property that had been sold to a third party for Ksh 3.5 million. Lucy Muthoni is required to pay the remaining Ksh 2.58 million to facilitate the return of the property. Furthermore, the institution has waived all penalties and litigation fees to ease the resolution process.
The property in question, located in the Obama Slums, generates Ksh 35,000 in monthly rent. However, its lack of a title deed complicates its sale, despite possessing a certificate of occupancy. Together As One Microfinance has taken steps to involve a professional mediator to expedite a fair and amicable resolution.
The organization remains committed to maintaining its integrity and responsiveness while ensuring that the matter is concluded in the best interests of all parties.