CS Alfred Mutua Embroiled in Custody Battle After A ‘Quick’ Moment With Kenyan Girl in Dubai

The corridors of power are buzzing with whispers about Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua’s latest headache – and this time, it’s not about government policy.

Word on the street is that the smooth-talking CS, known for his polished public persona, finds himself in hot water over what he describes as a “brief and inconsistent” romantic encounter that has now spiraled into a multi-million shilling legal nightmare.

Sources close to the matter reveal that Mutua’s troubles began in 2022 during what seemed like an innocent shopping trip to Dubai Mall. What started as casual conversation with a Kenyan woman identified only as FMM has now morphed into a custody battle that threatens to expose the private life of one of Kenya’s most visible government officials.

The Dubai Connection

The grapevine suggests that their brief fling – lasting barely a year – resulted in the birth of a daughter in August 2023. But here’s where things get spicy: the woman is now demanding a whopping Sh6 million in backdated child support, painting a picture of a deadbeat father who allegedly vanished when responsibility came knocking.

“These demands are outrageous and appalling,” Mutua reportedly stated in court documents, clearly rattled by what he terms harassment and extortion attempts.

But FMM isn’t backing down. Court papers reveal her laundry list of demands that read like a government wish list gone rogue:

• Foreign residency (preferably US, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand)
• Government tenders
• A blank cheque (with a promise not to go “insane” with the amount)
• Diplomatic postings

The Instagram Bombshell

Perhaps the most damaging blow to Mutua’s carefully curated image came when FMM allegedly “outed” him on Instagram as the father of her child. Sources suggest this public revelation has left the CS scrambling to control the narrative, claiming it puts his daughter at unnecessary risk due to his high-profile status.

The DNA test, conducted in December 2023 and confirmed just last month, proved what many already suspected – Mutua is indeed the biological father. Yet insiders claim he’s been dragging his feet on assuming responsibility, leading to the current legal standoff.

The Million-Shilling Breakdown

FMM’s expense sheet reads like a luxury lifestyle manual:

• Sh3.6 million for rent alone
• Sh564,000 for food and toiletries
• Sh69,800 for a three-night birthday party at Dubai’s Grand Hyatt
• Additional costs for domestic help, utilities, clothing, and even car insurance

Political observers note the irony: a man who preaches good governance and accountability is now fighting accusations of dodging his own parental responsibilities.

The WhatsApp Trail

Perhaps most damaging are the alleged WhatsApp exchanges that have found their way into court documents. One particularly telling message from FMM reportedly reads: “Hi Alfred… I wanted to refresh your memory that you didn’t use a condom on me. You’ve stated multiple times that I impregnated myself.”

Another message allegedly shows her frustration: “I am left with zero options… No job. I’m in Kenya with my child. You have refused any obligations.”

What’s Next?

As the case heads to Milimani Children’s Court, Mutua is pushing for a 50:50 parenting arrangement while maintaining his innocence against extortion claims. He insists he’s willing to support his daughter within legal bounds but draws the line at what he terms “outrageous demands.”

FMM, on her part, is seeking full custody and official recognition of Mutua as the biological father, claiming she’s shouldered all responsibilities alone since the child’s birth.

The Stakes

For a man whose political career has been built on projecting competence and moral authority, this custody battle couldn’t come at a worse time. With President Ruto’s administration under scrutiny over various issues, the last thing the government needs is a Cabinet Secretary embroiled in a messy personal scandal.

As one political insider quipped: “When you’re busy trying to fix the country’s labor issues, the last thing you need is your own domestic affairs making headlines.”

The case continues, and if these court documents are anything to go by, Kenyans are in for more revelations about their usually private Cabinet Secretary’s not-so-private affairs.

Watch this space – the grapevine rarely gets it wrong, and this story has all the ingredients of a political soap opera that’s just getting started.