The rules of intestacy

Agricultural land, crops and livestock in certain areas of Kenya are not covered by these rules; they are distributed according to the law or custom of the tribe or community to which the deceased belonged.

1. The intestate leaves no spouse and no children
2. The intestate leaves no spouse but children
3. The intestate leaves one surviving spouse, but no child or children.
4. The intestate leaves one surviving spouse and children
5. The intestate leaves several wives, married under any system of law which permits polygamy
6. Revocation, alteration and revival of a will