In re Estate of the Late Kipkolum arap Mibei (Deceased) (Probate & Administration 286 of 1997) [2025] KEHC 19088 (KLR) (19 December 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 19088
- Citation
- [2025] KEHC 19088 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 December 2025
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TypeProbate & AdministrationPosturePetitioner's Preliminary Objection to Applicants' Summons for Revocation of GrantCoramOMINDE, Ojwang
Holding
The Court dismisses the Petitioner's Preliminary Objection and allows the Applicants' Summons.
Facts
The Applicants seek to revoke a grant of letters of administration and annul the estate of Kipkolum arap Mibei, while the Petitioner seeks to transfer the administration to Kapsabet High Court.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the High Court
- Res Judicata
- Fraud Allegations
Reasoning
The Court finds that the High Court has jurisdiction over the matter, and the Applicants' claims are not barred by res judicata. The Petitioner's fraud allegations are not supported by particulars.
Outcome
The Applicants' Summons are allowed.
Orders
- The High Court confirms and issues the grant of letters of administration to the Petitioner.
- The High Court revokes and annuls the grant it previously confirmed and issued to the Petitioner.
- The High Court cancels all transmissions, subdivisions, and registrations related to the estate's property.
- The High Court provides costs for the application.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act Cap 21
- Law of Succession Act
Cases cited (5)
- Hassan Ali Joho & Another v Suleiman Said Shahbal & 2 Others
- Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission v Jane Cheperenger & 2 Others
- Oraro vs. Mbaja
- Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission v Maina Kiai & 5 Others
- Malindi Civil Appeal No. 41 of 2021, Bruce Joseph Bockle Vs Coquero Ltd
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