The hearing of a case involving a disputed KSh14 million property in Ukunda, Kwale County, failed to proceed after the accused, Valerine Achieng Opondo, did not appear before Kwale High court.

The dispute stems from a suit filed by Kenya–Germany resident Sibabu Ali Mwamjibu, who alleges that Opondo irregularly removed his name from the title deed of a 0.048-hectare parcel the two reportedly acquired jointly in 2017.

According to court documents, Mwamjibu claims that in August 2023, records processed at the Kwale County Land Registry led to the deletion of his name from the title without his consent. Opondo has denied the allegations.

During the court session, Opondo’s advocate informed the court that she was unwell and therefore unable to attend. The court was told that the explanation had been communicated via email. However, no medical documents were presented to support the illness claim, and the alleged email was neither formally produced nor authenticated in court.

Counsel for the complainant raised concern over the lack of supporting documentation. The court noted that no proof of illness had been filed on record and directed that the matter be mentioned at a later date.

The case has now been scheduled for hearing on October 5, 2026 at Kwale High Court. Mwamjibu is seeking several orders from the court, including an independent valuation of the property and a determination of the respective interests of both parties in the contested parcel.