The family of a terminally ill elderly man says the law firm they hired to manage the sale of his Kitisuru property failed to release Ksh58 million of the Ksh70 million purchase price.

The property, identified as L.R. No. 4242/44 on Saunders Close, was sold under an agreement dated 7 May 2025 that required the full amount to be held in the advocates’ client account before disbursement.

Court records show the buyer paid the price in four instalments—Ksh7 million, Ksh45 million, Ksh10 million and Ksh8 million—totaling Ksh70 million, which was deposited in the client account by 8 December 2025.

According to the family, only Ksh8.404 million was subsequently transferred to the sellers, leaving the balance of Ksh58 million unaccounted for.

Law firm and individuals involved

The transaction was overseen by Martin Muchoki Maina and his firm, Martin Muchoki Maina Associates, after the family were introduced to the lawyer through their property agent.

Lillian Wanjiru Muiru, a partner at the firm, is also accused of coordinating the documentation for the sale.

The family says the proceeds were intended to fund the man's medical treatment and ongoing care following his terminal diagnosis in 2021.

Legal actions and investigations

A High Court plaint seeks the missing Ksh58 million, a full accounting of the sale proceeds, damages and interest, with a judgment scheduled for 5 November 2026.

The family has filed police reports and a complaint with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, alleging the funds were diverted to entities such as Joint Chances Limited, Courtyard Security and Discount Haven Limited.

The Law Society of Kenya has been notified; it acknowledged the complaints on 8 September 2026 and gave the accused lawyers a 14‑day period to respond.