Why Nicholas Biwott’s Daughter Gave Up Her Share of His Billion-Shilling Empire

Rita Field-Marsham, daughter of the late powerful Kenyan cabinet minister and businessman Nicholas Biwott, was trained as a humanitarian lawyer and went on to dedicate her career to community empowerment, education, mentorship, and charitable initiatives.

Her father, Nicholas Biwott, accumulated vast wealth and investments across sectors, including real estate, aviation, and energy. After his death, he left behind an estate estimated to be worth tens of billions of shillings.

When the estate was being dealt with, Rita made the decision not to participate in the division of her father’s substantial wealth. She formally executed legal disclaimer documents relinquishing her rights and interest as a beneficiary of the estate.

Instead of pursuing her share of the family fortune, she chose to focus on her career, humanitarian work, educational mentorship, and initiatives aimed at empowering communities.

“I am named as a beneficiary of a share of the deceased’s estate. I wish to disclaim all my right, title and interest to the share in the deceased’s estate,” she stated.

Rita was born to Biwott and his Dutch wife Johanna. She has a sister called Rhoda Jakobsoon.

While studying at the McGill University in Montreal, Canada, Rita met Charles Field-Marsham, and they began dating. At the time, they were both undertaking their undergraduate studies.

Rita is a woman who wears many hats. She is a lawyer and philanthropist who has previously worked as a prosecuting counsel at the Attorney General’s Chambers in Kenya.

She founded Field-Marsham Co. Advocates, was a member of the Commercial Law Committee of the Law Society of Kenya, a member of the pro bono panel of the Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya, and a member of the pro bono panel of the Kenya High Court and Court of Appeal.