The Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) has published a list of individuals with unclaimed assets, among them the late Fidel Odinga, son of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
In a gazette notice dated October 16, 2025, the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority stated that it has received claims for unclaimed assets from several individuals acting as administrators of deceased estates or as agents of the original owners.
The Authority further noted that if no objection is lodged at its offices within thirty (30) days from the date of publication, payment will be made to the listed claimants.
“NOTICE is issued pursuant to Regulation 12 of the Unclaimed Financial Assets Regulations, 2016, that the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority has received claims for unclaimed assets from the following persons claiming as administrators of the estates of deceased persons and agents of the original owners,” read the notice.
Fidel Odinga Listed Among Those with Unclaimed Assets
According to the notice, the individual acting as the administrator of the unclaimed assets of the late Fidel Odinga is Lwam Getachew Bekelle, who is his widow. The holder of the assets is Gulf African Bank Limited.
Other individuals with unclaimed assets include Roshan Sultanali Kassam Jinnah, whose administrator is Zinat Mohamed Lalji, with Diamond Trust Bank listed as the holder.
Another individual with unclaimed assets is Michael Mwaura Gatuguta, whose administrator is Esther Nyambura Gatuguta, and the holder is Co-operative Bank of Kenya.
Below is the latest full list of individuals with unclaimed assets.
| Claimant’s Name/Administrator | Name of Original Owner/Deceased | Holder |
| Lwam Getachew Bekelle | Fidel Castro Odinga | Gulf African Bank Limited |
| Zinat Mohamed Lalji | Roshan Sultanali Kassam Jinnah | Diamond Trust Bank |
| Esther Nyambura Gatuguta | Michael Mwaura Gatuguta | Co-operative Bank of Kenya |
| Peter Julian Hime | Wallis Fredrick Hime | East African Breweries Plc |
| Chandrakant Premchand K Shah | Ramaben Chandrakant Shah | Bank of India |
| Michael Kamuyu Mbugua | Anna Wangui Kamuyu | Co-operative Bank of Kenya |
| Marie Kasyoka Mbilu and Eunice Simon Mbilu | Eliud Simon Mbilu | HF Group |
| Nancy Nyambura Richard | Njoki Maina Gachanja | Family Bank Limited |
| Joseph Kennedy Wanga and Beatrice Kung’a | David Francis Osanya | Safaricom Plc |
| Milka Njoki Maina | Maina Macharia | Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited |
| Josephine Lupempe Stevens | Siaka Seita | Co-operative Bank of Kenya |
| Tabitha Adhiambo Ouma | Isaac Ouma Obonyo | Co-operative Bank of Kenya |
| John Karioki Gathuo | Teresia Muthoni Wamburu | Bank of Baroda |
| Teresia Sindiga, Mary Sindiga and Arthur Sindiga | Sindiga Isaac | HF Group |
| Joseph Gitau Kinyanjui | John Kinyanjui Muiruri | KCB Group |
| James Matuiri Mantu | Wallace Nkonge Josiah Mmantu | Safaricom Plc |
| Annie Njoki Mburu | James Mburu Mwangi | Co-operative Bank of Kenya |
| Daniel Gathura Muira | Karanja Juseve Muira | Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited |
| John Mwaniki Karagu | Gatukaragu Gatu | Co-operative Bank of Kenya |
| Lucy Mugure Mungai and Karanja Mungai Karanja | George Mungai | Absa Bank Kenya Plc |
| Stephen Kimani Njenga | Mbitiro John Njenga | Absa Bank Kenya Plc |
| Anne Wangari Kihumba and Faith Wanjiku Mungai | Samson Mungai Karangu | Unilever Tea Co. Limited, KCB, ABSA |
| James Mwatha Kibui, John Maina and Amos Ngamau | Peter Kibui Mwatha | Co-operative Bank of Kenya |
| Margaret Wambui Thiong’o | Njoroge Ng’ang’a | East African Breweries Limited |
| Marie Kasyoka Mbilu and Eunice Mbilu | Eliud Simon Mbilu | Centum Investment Co. Plc |
| Public Trustee, Kisii | Simion Kipkorir Kimosop Nyigei | KCB Group |
| Salim Mzee Juma | Rosemary Muthoni Gathitu | Safaricom Plc |
| Deputy County Commissioner, Gilgil | Samuel Ngure Njoroge | Equity Bank Kenya Limited |
| Public Trustee, Nairobi | Benjamin Karanja Gitutha | Co-operative Bank of Kenya |
| Public Trustee, Nakuru | Mary Wangui Kinuthia | Equity Bank Kenya Plc |
| Public Trustee, Nairobi | Reuben Jacob Okila | HF Group, Nairobi Securities Exchange |
| Deputy County Commissioner, Emuhaya | Faith Alwoka Omuku | Safaricom Plc |
| Claimant’s Name/Administrator | Name of Original Owner/Deceased | Holder |
| Public Trustee, Nairobi | M’Anampiu M’Marete | Co-operative Bank of Kenya |
| Public Trustee, Nakuru | John Gatibaru Ndibaru | Safaricom Plc |
| Public Trustee, Nairobi | Kiragu Peninah Wanjiru | Safaricom Plc |
| Public Trustee, Nairobi | Jacinta Wairimu Njuguna | KCB Group |
| Public Trustee, Nairobi | Jacob Odhiambo Liech | Safaricom Plc |
| Deputy County Commissioner, Kandara | Loise Waithira | Safaricom Plc |
| Public Trustee, Nairobi | Collins Odera Azari | East African Breweries Limited |
| Public Trustee, Embu | Kaburugu Kiambati | Co-operative Bank of Kenya |
| Public Trustee, Nairobi | Jonah Ngahu Kimani | KCB Group |
| Public Trustee, Meru | Culeta Naitore | Co-operative Bank of Kenya |
| Deputy County Commissioner, Naivasha | Peninnah Muthoni Gachunga | Safaricom Plc |
| Public Trustee, Kisumu | Sylvia Nelima Onyango | British American Tobacco |
| Public Trustee, Mombasa | Simon Muriuki Rugara | Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited |
| Public Trustee, Nairobi | Wilson Kanyuira Kamau | Absa Bank Kenya Plc |
| Public Trustee, Machakos | Joshua Kamunzyu Nzau | Equity Bank Kenya Ltd |
| Lanyrod Mwakima Mwangola | Selina Akinyi Mwangola | Absa Bank Kenya Plc |
| Charles Okwiri Olang, Eugine Ochieng Ogodo and Eunice Achieng Obeto | Nicholas Ogodo Sijenyi | Co-operative Bank of Kenya |
| Eric Irungu Ndirangu | Joseph Maina Ndirangu | KCB Group |
| Esther Nyambura Gatuguta | Gatuguta Michael Mwaura | HF Group, Diamond Trust Bank, East African Breweries, Britam Holdings, Liberty Kenya Holdings, TPS Serena, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya |
| Joseph Kimani Ngugi and Simon Mwangi Ngugi | Antony Ngugi Karangu | Absa Bank Kenya Plc |
| Poline Wambui Tumbo | Charles Muriuki | East African Breweries Ltd |
| Joseph Kung’u Ndung’u | Clement Ng’ang’a | Co-operative Bank of Kenya |
| Jane Wangechi Karuri | Utugi Waithera Kinyanjui | KCB Group |
| Danson Njagi Ndwiga | Joyce Njoki | Co-operative Bank of Kenya |
| Public Trustee, Eldoret | Daniel Oywer Kitondo | Co-operative Bank of Kenya |
| Deputy County Commissioner, Gatundu North | Peter Wanjala | Co-operative Bank of Kenya |
| Public Trustee, Nairobi | George Wanyoike Ndichu | Safaricom Plc |
| Public Trustee, Nakuru | Mary Wangui Weru | Co-operative Bank of Kenya |
| David Kibet Arap Cheruyot and Julius Kipkemoi Cheruyot | Gregory Cheruiyot Arap Chepkwony | Standard Chartered Bank |
| Public Trustee, Kisii | Andrew Moginda Obara | Co-operative Bank of Kenya |
The Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority also received claims for unclaimed assets from the following persons who, through affidavits, indicated that the original policy documents have been lost.
| Claimant’s Name | Policy No & Name of Policy Holder | Name of Issuing Insurance Company |
| Micheal Timothy Sadera | Micheal Timothy Sadera – 178402 and 177456 | Jubilee Life Assurance Company Limited |
| Claris Adhiambo Nyagudi | Claris Adhiambo Nyagudi – IL.202001837074 | Jubilee Life Assurance Company Limited |
| Joyce Kirigo Gichomo | Joyce Kirigo Gichomo – 176042 | Jubilee Life Assurance Company Limited |
| John Cheruiyot Byegon | John Cheruiyot Byegon – W95530 | Sanlam Kenya |
About Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority
The Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) is a Kenyan statutory body established by the Unclaimed Financial Assets Act, 2011, to receive, safeguard, and reunite unclaimed assets with their rightful owners.
The authority’s mandate is to manage these financial assets and return them to the public.
About Raila Odinga’s Eldest Child
Fidel Odinga was married to Lwam Getachew Bekele, who is of Eritrean origin, and together they had one child named Allay Raila Odinga. Fidel, the eldest son of veteran politician Raila Odinga, was found dead at his home in Nairobi on January 4, 2015.
The late Fidel Odinga owned a notable portfolio of real estate properties and investment holdings.
In real estate, he owned a home at Tipuana Park, located along Bogani Road in Karen, Nairobi. He also owned a parcel of land in Dalalekutuk, Kajiado County, as well as two pieces of land in Kisumu County — one in Kanyawegi and another in Othany.
In addition to his real estate assets, Fidel Odinga held investments in private firms, including 250 shares in Axum Investments Limited and 250 shares in Ambesa Investments Limited.
By TheKenyaTimes