M E K V. G L M

JUDGMENT OF GITHINJI, JA.

[1] This is an appeal from that part of the judgment of the High Court (Kimondo, J) granting maintenance to the respondent herein against the appellant in the following terms:

“The petitioner shall pay maintenance to the respondent of Kshs.20,000/= per month effective 30^th April, 2015 and on each last day every succeeding month. The sums shall be payable until the occurrence of any of the following events: the respondent becomes capable of supporting himself; or he remarries; or, he dies whichever is the earliest.”

[2] On 11^th January, 2001, the appellant filed a petition for the dissolution of the civil marriage solemnized between her and the respondent at the Registrar’s Office, Nairobi, on 25^th August, 1989 for various grounds. In addition, the appellant claimed alimony pending suit, maintenance and secured provision. The respondent acting in person filed an answer to the petition and a cross-petition. By the cross-petition, the respondent prayed for the diss…