Govt sets up taskforce to fast-track succession cases

The government establishes a taskforce to improve access to the estates of deceased relatives for thousands of Kenyans facing delays in the succession process,spearhead reforms in the public trustee department to allow easy processing of property belonging to minors, persons of unsound mind and trusts held by the state. The task force is expected to conduct a comprehensive audit of the department within 4 months, streamline the administration of estates and trusts, clear case backlogs, and recommend legal and institutional reforms to enhance service delivery.