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Jane Nyambura Ndungu v Beatrice Wangari Ndungu & 2 others [2021] KECA 1017 (KLR)

[2021] KECA 1017 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court of Appeal
Case number
1017
Citation
[2021] KECA 1017 (KLR)
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TypeSuccessionPostureAppeal from High Court JudgmentCoramW. OUKO, W. KARANJA, A. K. MURGOR
Holding

Lucy Nyambura is awarded 40% of LR NO. 1144/469, Beatrice Wangari 20%, and Lucy Nyambura 40%. Tabitha Nyambura is awarded 80% of LR NO. 1144/249.

Facts

Simon Ndungu Kihonge died intestate in 1993, leaving four widows and thirteen children. Lucy Nyambura sought confirmation of a grant made to the four widows in 1999.

Issues

  1. Distribution of estate assets
  2. Ownership of commercial properties

Reasoning

The court considered the parties' affidavits and the interests of all parties, deciding to redistribute the commercial properties to reflect the current use and control.

Outcome

Lucy Nyambura's appeal is successful to the extent of the above distribution.

Orders

  • Certificate of confirmation of the Grant to be issued

Remedies

  • Each party to bear their own costs of the appeal
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