The Oliech's speak out on Land controversy

Dennis Oliech File picture

 Kenyan International Dennis Oliech’s family has recently hit the news headlines with his siblings taking to the corridors of justice trying to block their mother Mary Auma from selling a piece of land allegedly without the blessings of the rest of family members.

On Wednesday afternoon, an infuriated Oliech’s mother Mary Auma confronted the lawyer representing her children -Ken and Elsie- at a Nairobi court blaming him of trying to damage the reputation of the family.
According to a family statement released by family representative Nixon Oliech on Wednesday afternoon, the said plot under controversy is in their mother's name and thereby she is constitutionally allowed to sell it.
“Still, our brother Dennis Oliech, who purchased this land for our mother, has categorically stated that our parent can do as she desires with the property.” The statement reads.
Nixon continued to say that, “As a family, we question the motive of the lawyer who is representing Ken and Elsie, as it seems he intends to damage the image and reputation of the family and make money out of this family affair.”
Nixon highlights that, “During a family meeting held two months ago, our mother Mary Auma Oliech indicated her desire to sell off some of her property in Nairobi including a plot located in Dagoretti, area with a view to resettling upcountry. The family was divided in opinion and we resolved to discuss the issue further during an upcoming meeting.”

“However, a section of the family members were shocked to later learn that two of our family members namely Ken Oliech and Elsie Achieng ganged up and decided to oppose this matter in court despite the fact that it is a domestic issue that can be settled amicably.” The family statement reads.