By Eldoret Leo 
An Eldoret court has sentenced Albert Kibor, the son of the late prominent farmer and businessman Jackson Kibor, to three years in prison after he was found guilty of assault.
The ruling adds a new twist to the long-running disputes surrounding the Kibor family estate in Uasin Gishu County, which has been the subject of several court battles since the death of the controversial billionaire patriarch.
Senior Principal Magistrate Peter Ireri handed down the sentence after finding that the prosecution had proved the assault charge beyond reasonable doubt. The court ordered that Albert Kibor serve a three-year jail term without the option of a fine.
Court records show that the incident occurred on March 8, 2025, at Kibor Building in Eldoret City.
Albert Kibor was accused of assaulting Faith Jemutai, the sister of Eunita Kibor, who was the younger wife of the late Jackson Kibor.
According to testimony presented in court, the confrontation broke out during a dispute linked to tenants occupying the building. Prosecutors said Albert, together with another individual who was not charged in the case, attacked Jemutai and caused her actual bodily harm.
Jemutai told the court that she suffered injuries to the head and other parts of her body during the attack. She claimed she was dragged across the floor and had her braids forcefully pulled out during the altercation.
As evidence, she presented the torn braids and a damaged jacket that she said she was wearing at the time of the incident.
The court heard that the altercation began when Albert allegedly attempted to evict tenants from the building.
The tenants were reportedly paying rent to Eunita Kibor despite an ongoing legal dispute over control of the property following the death of Jackson Kibor.
The prosecution presented six witnesses who supported the claims that the victim had been assaulted during the confrontation.
During the hearing, Albert denied the accusations and argued that the claims against him had been exaggerated.
He pleaded with the court for leniency, stating that he had family responsibilities, including caring for his sick mother.
However, the magistrate ruled that the offence was serious and warranted a custodial sentence.
The case comes against the backdrop of long-running succession battles over the estate of the late Jackson Kibor, one of Eldoret’s most well-known businessmen and landowners.
The estate, estimated to be worth billions of shillings, has sparked multiple legal disputes among family members over property ownership and management.
Following the conviction, Albert indicated that he intends to appeal the court’s decision.
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