Children, widows and stepchildren: Who inherits when a polygamist dies?

The succession cases involving the estates of Cyrus Jirongo and Jonathan Moi highlight inheritance disputes. In Jirongo's case, three widows and 13 children were identified as beneficiaries, along with 16 other children born outside marriage. In Jonathan's estate, 19 beneficiaries called for DNA tests to establish their relationship and access their father's wealth.