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Writing a Valid Will in Kenya: Requirements Explained

September 10, 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. In … Read more

Why Every Kenyan Adult Needs a Will

September 10, 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 without … Read more