The legacy of Kenya's former Third President, Emilio Mwai Kibaki, continues to be a subject of legal scrutiny as two separate individuals claim to be his offspring. These cases, involving claims of paternity, have been significantly impacted and stalled by various investigation reports presented in court.

In one instance, Jacob Ocholla Mwai publicly asserts that he is the son of the late former President Mwai Kibaki. His ongoing legal case, aimed at establishing this familial link, has encountered a significant hurdle. A report compiled by a private investigator has been introduced into court proceedings, leading to the stalling of the case as the findings are presumably evaluated or contested.

Concurrently, a separate legal battle involves a woman who claims to be the daughter of the former President. However, an investigation report filed in court has brought forth conflicting evidence. This report indicates that her mother, in her published book, never made any mention of Mwai Kibaki as the father. Furthermore, the woman's identification documents reportedly list another man as her father, directly challenging her assertion of being Kibaki's child.

Both cases underscore the complex and often sensitive nature of posthumous paternity claims, particularly when involving prominent public figures. The role of detailed investigative reports, whether from private entities or official channels, proves pivotal in either validating or refuting such claims, ultimately influencing the progression and outcome of the court proceedings.