Monday, March 30, 2026 - Popular Kenyan social media personality, Esther Musila, has been dealt a severe blow after the High Court revoked her authority to administer the estate of her late husband, businessman Erick Kiptanui Naibei.
The ruling followed a petition filed by her eldest son,
Gideon Mallan, who accused her of mismanagement, fraud and concealing assets.
Naibei, who died in 2016, left behind a vast estate
comprising shares, property and significant cash holdings.
Esther was initially appointed sole administrator under a
grant of letters of administration, giving her control over the estate on
behalf of her children.
However, Gideon challenged her role, arguing that since all
beneficiaries were adults, the estate should be jointly managed or distributed
equally.
In her defense, Esther alleged that Gideon was a drug addict
and therefore incapable of handling his inheritance.
The court ordered assessments, which found Gideon to be of
sound mind, gainfully employed and capable of managing his affairs.
Investigations further revealed inconsistencies in Esther’s
administration, including questionable signatures and deliberate non‑disclosure
of certain assets.
A major turning point came with Esther’s remarriage to
gospel singer, Guardian Angel.
Legally, remarriage can affect a widow’s standing, and in
this case, the court ruled that it undermined her exclusive authority to
administer the estate.
Consequently, the High Court revoked Esther’s grant and
ordered that the estate be distributed equally among her three children - Gideon,
Gilda and Glen.
Her remarriage also weakened her claim as a beneficiary.
This ruling has set a precedent on estate management involving widows where multiple adult beneficiaries are involved.
"Once a widow or widower marries or remarries, they lose all rights to control their deceased partner’s property," a lawyer weighs in on Esther Musila and her son's case.
— The Kenyan Vigilante (@KenyanSays) March 30, 2026
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