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Writing a Valid Will in Kenya: Requirements Explained

September 9, 2026July 19, 2022 by Charles Muriu Mathenge

A will that fails on formalities can be as bad as no will at all , the family ends up in the intestacy queue anyway. Kenya’s requirements are not onerous, but they are strict, and they are applied. What makes a will valid in Kenya? The Law of Succession Act (Cap 160) prescribes the formalities. … Read more

Why Every Kenyan Adult Needs a Will

September 9, 2026March 15, 2022 by Charles Muriu Mathenge

Nobody likes the conversation, which is why it usually happens too late , after a death, when a family discovers there is no will and the law, not the deceased, decides what happens to the house, the savings and the business. What happens if you die without a will in Kenya? When a person dies … Read more