Kenyan Catholic Bishop Urges Parents to Create Unity among Children to Avoid Future Disputes over Inheritance

Bishop Mark Kadima Wamukoya of the Catholic Diocese of Bungoma urged parents to foster unity, love, and understanding among their children to prevent future legal battles over inheritance. During a Mass at St. Teresa of Avila Naitiri Parish on October 18, the bishop advised parents with children from different relationships or locations to bring them together while they are still alive. He warned that waiting until after death to unite a family can lead to children ending up in court over property.

The bishop made these remarks while conferring the Sacrament of Confirmation on more than 500 candidates. He also told those with wealth, education, or talent to use these blessings to uplift others and strengthen their communities rather than using them to cause discrimination or division. He stated that people have a responsibility to use their different gifts to benefit others instead of hurting or discouraging them.