Caption for the landscape image: Court urges law reform to protect widows’ inheritance rights after remarriage Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Kenya's complex succession laws often leave widows vulnerable to property grabbing and disinheritance. Photo credit: Pool By Sam Kiplagat Court Reporter Nation Media Group Summary Article Related What you need to know: High Court in 2022 declared unconstitutional parts of the law that limited a widow’s inheritance if she remarried.According to the court, many women are still afraid to claim their rights because of Kenya’s patriarchal culture.Under the current law, a widow’s inheritance can be taken away or returned to her late husband’s estate if she remarries. A judge has asked lawmakers to fix unfair laws that affect widows who remarry under Law of Succession Act. The High Court in 2022 declared unconstitutional parts of the law that limited a widow’s inheritance if she remarried. PREMIUM Separated widow inherits half of man’s estate Based on the law and the facts of the case, the judge found that the deceased had two wives. Siaya breaks silence on widow abuse widows’ voices turn into binding legislation as county assembly moves forward with Kenya’s first law to protect widows. PREMIUM Lawyer wants unregistered customary marriages legally recognised City lawyer argues that customary marriages are legally recognisable and no adverse legal consequences should attach because they have not be registered. PREMIUM Court stops single-heir claim to Justice Majanja’s Sh22 million benefits High Court rejects bid to have the money paid to single beneficiary under judge’s written will. PREMIUM 'They called me a witch': Zippy Kimundu's film exposes brutal reality of widowhood "It is a battle between culture and modernity." — Zippy Kimundu . Recommended for you PREMIUM Shakahola: The red flags that preceded mass deaths PREMIUM Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home PREMIUM Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM How Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027. PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
PREMIUM Separated widow inherits half of man’s estate Based on the law and the facts of the case, the judge found that the deceased had two wives.
Siaya breaks silence on widow abuse widows’ voices turn into binding legislation as county assembly moves forward with Kenya’s first law to protect widows.
PREMIUM Lawyer wants unregistered customary marriages legally recognised City lawyer argues that customary marriages are legally recognisable and no adverse legal consequences should attach because they have not be registered.
PREMIUM Court stops single-heir claim to Justice Majanja’s Sh22 million benefits High Court rejects bid to have the money paid to single beneficiary under judge’s written will.
PREMIUM 'They called me a witch': Zippy Kimundu's film exposes brutal reality of widowhood "It is a battle between culture and modernity." — Zippy Kimundu
PREMIUM How Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
