Judge calls for succession law overhaul to protect women and girls' inheritance rights

High Court Judge Reuben Nyakundi has sparked a debate on whether Kenya should amend its succession law to recognise local customs, including marriages and come-we-stay arrangements and eliminate patriarchal norms that discriminate against women.In his ruling on the estate of Andrea Maiyo, Justice Nyakundi noted that the frequent disputes over inheritance fighting arise largely because the Succession Act is not aligned with the 2010 Constitution.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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In his ruling on the estate of Andrea Maiyo, Justice Nyakundi noted that the frequent disputes over inheritance fighting arise largely because the Succession Act is not aligned with the 2010 Constitution.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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