How Mao's marriage came to an end
May 31, 2019
Although Achieng sought for divorce on allegations of cruelty, the judge ruled that there was no evidence adduced to support that Mao was cruel towards her.
DIVORCE MAO NAOMI
The Family Court has dissolved a 16-year-old marriage between Democratic Party (DP) president Nobert Mao and Naomi Achieng Odongo.
In his judgement delivered on May 27, 2019, Godfrey Namundi also granted the duo custody of Nathan Hale Rwotbar, with Mao having primary custody and Achieng visitation right upon sufficient notice to Mao.
Although Achieng sought for divorce on allegations of cruelty, the judge ruled that there was no evidence adduced to support that Mao was cruel towards her.
"It is evident that the marriage between Achieng and Mao has irretrievably broken down. It is accordingly a forgone conclusion that both parties want a divorce and their marriage cannot be redeemed," he said.
The judge ruled that Mao shall continue occupying the property compromised in Plot 58 Valley Drive, located at Minister's Village Ntinda with the children for a period of three years.
"Property relinquished by Mao to Achieng shall constitute her share of the property acquired by the parties during the subsistence of their marriage," the court ruled.