Fatuma Rama Mwaurinda & another v Kusi Mukami Mwaurinda [2017] KEHC 8841 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8841
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 8841 (KLR)
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TypeSuccessionPostureConfirmation of GrantCoramM. THANDE
Holding
The estate of the deceased shall be distributed in accordance with Islamic law.
Facts
The deceased, Rama Matano Mwaurinda, died on 1.8.10. Letters of Administration were issued to Fatuma Rama Matano and Amina Rama Mwaurinda. The Objector, Kusi Mukami Matano, filed an objection to the Grant, arguing she was not a Muslim and should not be included in the distribution.
Issues
- Applicable law for the distribution of the estate of a deceased Muslim
- Jurisdiction of the court in succession proceedings
Reasoning
The deceased was a Muslim at the time of death. The Law of Succession Act provides that Islamic law governs the devolution of a Muslim's estate. The court assumes jurisdiction in the matter and directs the distribution to be in accordance with Islamic law.
Outcome
The estate will be distributed according to Islamic law.
Orders
- No order as to costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Law of Succession Act
Cases cited (2)
- Saifudean Mohamedali Noorbhai v Shehnaz Abdehusein Adamji
- Re the Estate of Ismail Osman Adam
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