A Nairobi court has ordered a woman who falsely claimed to have a child with Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior to refund him Sh15 million, marking the end of nearly a decade-long legal battle defined by deceit, emotional turmoil, and courtroom drama.
For close to ten years, Victoria Ndunge Musyoki maintained that the governor, a respected lawyer and son of the late Senator Mutula Kilonzo, was the father of her child. Her story appeared convincing, especially since the two had once been romantically involved. In 2016, she sued Mutula at the Milimani Children’s Court under Children’s Case No. 1056 of 2016, claiming he had abandoned his parental responsibilities.
What Did the Court Discover About the Paternity Claim?
Ndunge’s case, filed through Osundwa & Company Advocates, demanded monthly child support, education fees, and medical expenses. Out of goodwill, Mutula, represented by Kilonzo & Company Advocates, made payments to support the child while maintaining his innocence. He dismissed the allegations as “malicious, fabricated, and intended to embarrass” him.
Frustrated by the ongoing accusations, Mutula requested a DNA test to conclusively determine paternity. Court records show that Ndunge resisted several times before the court compelled her to comply. When the DNA results were finally released, they completely cleared the governor, revealing that the child was not biologically his.
“The DNA results established conclusively that the child subject of these proceedings was not sired by the defendant, Mutula Kilonzo Junior. He is not the biological father of the child,” read part of the ruling.
Following the revelation, Mutula counter-sued, citing defamation, emotional distress, and financial losses caused by what the court described as a “calculated deceit with financial intent.”
How Did the Court Rule on the Fake Baby Mama Case?
In a 2023 ruling, Milimani Chief Magistrate Bernard Ochoi ordered Ndunge to refund Sh15 million to the governor, the amount he had paid in child support, and to cover bailiff fees of Sh345,000. The court also directed that she sell her property, Donyo Sabuk/Donyo Sabuk West Block 1/385, within 90 days to recover the decretal sum.
Initially, Ndunge pleaded for leniency, claiming imprisonment would hinder her ability to raise the funds. However, the court was unmoved. She was remanded at Lang’ata Women’s Prison for nearly two months as her legal team negotiated a settlement. On September 25, 2025, the court adopted a consent agreement signed by both parties, outlining repayment terms and granting her temporary freedom under strict supervision.
Failure to honor the agreement, the court warned, would result in renewed arrest and possible seizure of her assets. “Take notice that any disobedience or non-observance of the order of the court served herewith will result in penal consequences to you and any other person(s),” the order stated.
Court insiders have described the case as “a powerful collision of love, deception, and law.” It exposed how deeply personal relationships can spiral when truth is ignored and trust is exploited.
Governor Mutula, who remained largely quiet during the proceedings, reportedly expressed gratitude to his legal team, saying he was “grateful the truth has prevailed.”
The ruling closes one of Kenya’s most sensational paternity cases, a landmark reminder of how lies built on personal emotion can collapse under the weight of evidence and justice.
By Modester Nasimiyu
