More families turn to trusts to preserve generational wealth

Trusts offer a fundamentally different approach: consolidation, control, and continuity. Rather than fragmenting estates into smaller portions, trusts preserve economic power. 

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Family trusts are fast gaining traction among Kenya’s high-net-worth households, as the conversation around wealth shifts from mere distribution to long-term preservation.

The trend comes against a familiar backdrop where thriving businesses start faltering after succession, exposing the fragility of traditional inheritance structures.

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