• The estate includes more than 700 acres.
• Cheluget said apart from his share in the school, he and his wife jointly own the land on which they reside.
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Former envoy to Zambia Kipyego Cheluget has denied claims he has interest in the Sh3 billion estate of his father-in-law Edward Limo.
Cheluget, who is married to Limo’s daughter Ruth Jeruto, has rubbished as false recent media reports that alleged he has laid claim to the estate.
The estate includes more than 700 acres.
On the land are African Inland Church (AIC) institutions-Kao la Amani church and Kao la Amani Bible College.
It also has a private hospital and two private learning institutions-Concord Boys and Concord Girls high schools.
Limo died on December 13, 2017.
He was a prominent personality in the region and a close associate of former President Daniel arap Moi. He was also an evangelist in Eldoret.
The estate has been at the centre of a succession dispute involving Limo’s children, who include Cheluget’s wife.
Justice Reuben Nyakundi, who is hearing the succession dispute, recently visited the estate. Cheluget was present.
Cheluget has clarified that as one of the directors of Concord Girls High School Ltd (now Edward Limo Educational Centre Ltd), he only owns 20 per cent shares of the school. Another 20 per cent belongs to his wife.
Another 20 per cent shares belong to Benjamin Kibungei Limo and same percentage to Emily Limo and to the estate of the late Edward Tallam Limo, who was also the founder and patron of the school.
The institution sits on 23 acres.
“It’s not right for anyone to claim I have a claim over the estate of my father-in-law. I respect my in-laws as our culture dictates,” Cheluget said.
He said apart from his share in the school, he and his wife jointly own the land on which they reside.
The land was sold to them by Limo more than 40 years ago..
Cheluget said Limo sold part his land to many other Kenyans regardless of tribe or race. More than 100 families now reside on what is now known as Limo Farm.
“I was among those he allowed to buy the land he had put on sale,” Cheluget said.
Limo also donated land to the AIC Church and other community projects and his family says the church is not in any way involved in the succession case.
Cheluget said Limo was a leader of high standing in society and did not engage in ills like land grabbing as claimed on social media.
Limo bought the land in 1966 from the then departing colonial settlers. He then donated some it to AIC Kao La Amani Church, AIC Missionary College, AIC Cornerstone Primary School, Sayare (Sauti Ya Rehema) Media Centre and Haven Recovery Home.
Other institutions he helped develop include Chebisaas Girls High School in Nandi county, Chebisaas Boys High School and Kaptagat Preparatory School both in Uasin Gishu county.
Other private institutions he established are Limo House Hospital, E&T Concord Boys High School and Edward Limo Educational Centre (formerly Concord Girls High School).
Cheluget, who spoke at his home, gave journalists a book about Limo’s life. The book was authored by two Ugandans Getrude Kasibante Musoke and Phoebe Kisakye Baddu.
The book is titled; Edward Tallam Limo: From A Herdsboy to a renowned Evangelist.
Cheluget said all the documents concerning the estate were clear and at no time did he seek to interfere with them.