News about Jacob Juma’s death have shattered many Kenyans this chilly Friday. Following trails via @Kabetes Twitter handle, Jacob Juma, many times said he knew there were plans to have him killed.
Apart from mentioning DP William Ruto, he also pointed out Daily Nation journalist Zadock Angira,I followed his handle as well, Angira shared this article 3hrs ago Friday morning.
The story reads….
Some call them wheeler-dealers with a hint of scandal while others say they are simply shrewd businessmen with a nose for a good deal. They flaunt their apparent wealth and influence at the slightest opportunity and have no apologies to make for their brash and boisterous manner.
Bryan Yongo, who describes himself as a debt collector or credit management consultant, and Jacob Juma, a contractor who also has interest in mining, are the sometimes-friends-sometimes-bitter enemies who never shy away from controversy.
But it is a litany of winding criminal and civil suits involving the two — against each other, separately suing other people, and filed against them — that reveals their intense level of animosity and their reputation as indefatigable litigants who have become a feature in the corridors of justice.
Many court cases show the extent the two are willing to go in pursuit of their goals. Top lawyers, government officials, business partners, private companies, parastatals and banks have not been spared. For example, Mr Juma, who has amplified his activity on social media, has in recent months filed various cases against Deputy President William Ruto for alleged grabbing of public land.
The recent incident where Mr Yongo was charged in court with threatening to kill Mr Juma adds to a horde of criminal and civil cases that dot their lives, many involving business deals gone awry.
On two occasions, Mr Yongo has unsuccessfully petitioned the court to release his licensed gun, which police confiscated.
High Court judge George Odunga, in his ruling, observed that a licensed firearm holder must handle his or her gun within the stipulated regulations of the licenser.
“A gun is not a toy or a fly whisk which you can brandish anywhere, anyhow. Its handling must come with responsibility,” said the judge.
Here is the link to the full article http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Bryan-Yongo-Jacob-Juma-Litigation-Court-Cases/-/1056/2727426/-/11urvle/-/index.html
It could be political or most likely business rivalry,lets wait for the police to give us details after their findings.
