In re Estate of James Wainaina Ngige (Deceased) (Succession Cause 2828 of 2014) [2024] KEHC 8112 (KLR) (Family) (21 June 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8112
- Citation
- [2024] KEHC 8112 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 June 2024
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TypeSuccessionPostureApplication for revocation of grant of letters of administrationCoramChesoni Ag, Githinji, Inoti, KLR Ngugi, Kimondo, Kneller, Lakha, Mwita, Ogola, Ougo, PM NYAUNDI, Waki
Holding
The court finds that there was no valid Kikuyu customary law marriage between the deceased and the objector, and thus the objector and her children are not beneficiaries to the estate. The grant will not be revoked.
Facts
The deceased, James Wainaina Ngige, died in 2012. His wife, Lucy Nyakinyua Ngigi, petitioned for letters of administration. The grant was confirmed in 2015. Jane Wambui, the objector, claims she was the 2nd wife and seeks revocation of the grant.
Issues
- Whether the objector and her children are beneficiaries to the estate
- Whether the court should revoke the grant
- Consequential orders if the grant is revoked
- Who should pay costs
Reasoning
The court reviewed evidence and case law on Kikuyu customary law marriage, concluding that the objector did not provide sufficient proof of a valid marriage.
Outcome
The grant will not be revoked.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Ernest Kinyanjui Kimani v Muiru Gikanga & another
- Eliud Maina Mwangi vs. Margaret Wanjiru Gachangi
- V R M v M R M & Another
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