Of Sh220m succession battle and Joe Nyaga's burial wishes

Joseph Nyagah’s burial wishes have taken centre stage in a Sh220 million succession dispute. [File, Standard]

On February 19, 2013, the late former Co-operatives Minister Joseph William Nthiga Nyagah penned a one-page message that has now opened a new chapter for wills researchers and law students.

He thoughtfully wrote a five-paragraph document titled “letter of wishes”, detailing instructions that appeared to complement his formal will.