Mzee Daniel Moi, despite calling for humble time to mourn his son Jonathan Moi, may have to solve a puzzle in which two teenagers have insisted that they are legitimate sons of his eldest son.
Over the weekend, Moi family requested for privacy during the mourning period but the turnout of events could have the media putting more focus on the family of the octogenerian.
"The family with heavy hearts wishes to inform all our friends that our patriarch Mzee Moi may not be able to personally receive those wishing to offer their condolence. This inevitable stand does not in any way lessen our gratitude dear friends. Please understand us," the statement said.
Gerald Toroitich and Geoffrey Toroitich, who insist that they were born out of wedlock, argue that they are legitimate sons of Jonathan, born to Roseline Adhiambo, a former teacher at Kabimoi Polytechnic.
Before his death, they argue, the twins met Mr Moi at Nakuru and he has been paying for their upkeep. To complicate the circumstances further, they use Jonathan's names on birth certificate and have been staying at their grandmother's home in Kabimoi.
“When we were called and told to come home nobody told us our dad was sick in the hospital. I only heard in the radio that our dad is dead. When I switched on my phone my pagulei (age mate) had texted me.
“I have never cried because somebody or a relative has died but on receiving this particular news I cried,” Gerald added.
But despite their strong links to the Moi family, they accuse their stepmother Sylvia Toroitich of sidelining them in the burial arrangement. The two insist that Sylvia is aware of their existence.
“What is worrying us is that nobody is coming to tell us when our father will be buried yet they know us since we were children as we have been living at our grandmother’s home,” said Geoffrey.
Jonathan Moi died aged 64 at Nakuru last Saturday. He worked as a Safari rally driver and retired in 1997. He lived a quiet life in Kabimoi and Nakuru.