In re Estate of Late Joshua Kiplagat Ngetich (Deceased) (Succession Cause 207 of 2005) [2026] KEHC 1100 (KLR) (5 February 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1100
- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 1100 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 February 2026
Summary at a glance
TypeSuccessionPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramRN NYAKUNDI
The surviving children and the estate of the late Joshua Kiplagat Ngetich are entitled to representation with regards to the administration of the intestate estate. I note the consent filed on 12th June 2025 wherein the family agreed to the appointment of Peres Jepchirchir Ngetich and Pamela Lagat as Administrators. There being no sufficient reason to depart from that arrangement, I affirm their joint appointment as co-administrators.
Facts
The deceased Joshua Kiplagat Ngetich died intestate on 30th September 2002, leaving a net estate consisting of various properties and assets. The estate was administered by the court, with a consent to grant letters of administration to Peres Jepchirchir Ngetich and Pamela Lagat.
Issues
- Who should be appointed as administrator(s) of the estate?
- What is the lawful mode of distribution of the estate under the Law of Succession Act?
- How should the court treat the claims of third parties alleging purchaser’s interest in certain parcels of the estate?
Reasoning
The court adheres to the Law of Succession Act, which grants final discretion to appoint administrators with priority given to surviving spouses and children. The court upholds the consent of the beneficiaries to the appointment of Peres Jepchirchir Ngetich and Pamela Lagat as Administrators.
Outcome
Affirm the joint appointment of Peres Jepchirchir Ngetich and Pamela Lagat as co-administrators.
Orders
- Affirm the joint appointment of Peres Jepchirchir Ngetich and Pamela Lagat as co-administrators.
Authorities cited
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