Thursday, January 15,
2026 - Kenyan men have opened up about the interesting reasons they list
mothers as next of kin instead of wives, sparking a heated debate on a popular
morning radio show.
The conversation was triggered by a woman married for 40
years who revealed her husband had hidden property and investments, leaving her
with nothing despite decades of partnership.
Callers flooded the airwaves, with many men candidly
explaining why wives are often excluded from inheritance plans.
Some argued that such decisions stem from deep conflicts or
mistrust within marriages.
One caller insisted, “for a man to shut out a partner of 40
years, there must have been something very serious.”
Others emphasized loyalty to mothers, describing them as
permanent figures compared to wives who “can leave any time.”
Children also emerged as a recurring theme, with men
claiming they are more vulnerable and should be prioritized in succession
planning.
A few contributors admitted men sometimes hide property for
safety, fearing their wives might harm them if they knew the full inheritance.
Others framed it as tit‑for‑tat, noting that women also fail
to list husbands as next of kin.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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