Twiga Foods Founder Peter Njonjo and Wife Tina in Explosive Divorce Battle, Accusations of False Affidavits and Legal Drama Unfold

The once-private lives of Twiga Foods founding CEO Peter Njonjo and his wife, Tina Njonjo, have been thrust into the public eye as their messy divorce proceedings explode online, complete with allegations of false affidavits, legal misconduct, and high-profile lawyers trading barbs.

The drama began when flamboyant Nairobi-based lawyer Donald Kipkorir, a close friend of Tina, took to Twitter to accuse former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Philip Murgor, who is representing Peter Njonjo, of orchestrating a false affidavit in the ongoing divorce case.

A post by Kipkorir in the company of Tina and other friends.

Kipkorir claims that Murgor made Njonjo swear an affidavit alleging that Kipkorir had attempted to influence the trial magistrate handling the case.

“Philip Murgor has even made his client swear a truly false affidavit alleging I called and met the trial magistrate this year to fix the case! Even saying where I met the trial magistrate,” Kipkorir tweeted. “I have not called or met the magistrate this year. And the place he alleges I met her, I have not been there in my life!”

Kipkorir, who is representing Tina in the divorce proceedings, described the alleged fabrication as “the most egregious offense by a lawyer” and vowed to seek an injunction to restrain Murgor from further involving him in the case.

The divorce battle between the Njonjos, who have been married for over 17 years and share four children aged between six and 17, has become a spectacle of legal wrangling and public accusations.

The case, currently before a magistrate, has drawn attention not only because of the high-profile nature of the couple but also due to the involvement of some of Kenya’s most prominent legal minds.

A Power Couple’s Rise and Fall

Peter Njonjo, a seasoned entrepreneur, founded Twiga Foods in 2013, building it into one of Kenya’s most successful technology-driven food distribution companies. However, his tenure at the helm of the company ended abruptly last year following a fallout with the board.

Tina Njonjo, a respected lawyer and former head of legal at Safaricom, has since transitioned into entrepreneurship. She is the founder of Call Board, an art company that has gained recognition for its innovative approach to promoting African art.

The couple, once celebrated as a power duo in Kenya’s business and legal circles, now find themselves embroiled in a bitter dispute that has spilled onto social media and into courtrooms.

Legal Drama

The allegations of a false affidavit have added a layer of complexity to the divorce proceedings. Kipkorir’s claims have sparked a debate about legal ethics and the lengths to which parties in high-stakes divorce cases might go to gain an upper hand.

Philip Murgor, a seasoned lawyer and former DPP, has yet to publicly respond to Kipkorir’s accusations.

However, sources close to the case suggest that the legal teams on both sides are preparing for a protracted battle, with the welfare of the couple’s four children likely to be a central issue.

Further to the drama, Kipkorir has initiated a legal suit against Murgor to have him disbarred over alleged professional misconduct.

The case has also raised questions about the role of social media in amplifying personal disputes. Kipkorir’s decision to air the allegations on Twitter has drawn mixed reactions, with some praising his transparency and others criticizing him for turning a private matter into a public spectacle.

As the divorce proceedings continue, all eyes will be on the magistrate’s court to see how the allegations of false affidavits and legal misconduct are addressed.