Thousands of Kenyans on Wednesday flocked Thika Square in Kiambu County to verify and claim financial assets held by the Unclaimed Property Authority (UPA), as the nationwide asset reunification exercise entered its third day.
The Authority, which currently holds more than KSh 67 billion in unclaimed cash and shares, is conducting an intensified outreach programme to reconnect rightful owners and beneficiaries with their long-lost financial assets.
According to UPA Chief Executive Officer Laban Molonko, the exercise has already begun yielding results, with over KSh 2 million disbursed to legitimate beneficiaries within the first two days.
“We are encouraged by the turnout so far. Many Kenyans are discovering assets left dormant for years. Our goal is to ensure the funds are reunited with the rightful owners as quickly and efficiently as possible,” Molonko said.
Long queues were witnessed at the Thika Square grounds as residents underwent verification procedures to identify whether they or their relatives were listed among holders of dormant bank accounts, unclaimed dividends, insurance policies, shares, or pension benefits.
UPA officials are urging more Kenyans to take advantage of the outreach drive before the exercise concludes on Friday, November 28, noting that billions remain unclaimed—often due to lack of awareness or incomplete documentation.
“We appeal to all Kenyans to check the status of their assets. These funds belong to you. Do not wait until the last day,” added Molonko.
The Authority has been scaling its public sensitization efforts nationwide, citing the critical role of public awareness in unlocking the billions held in unclaimed financial assets.
