In re Estate of Jackson Wamae alias Wamai s/o Kingarui (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E030 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 1108 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1108
- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 1108 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 February 2026
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TypeSuccession AppealPostureFirst AppealCoramMA ODERO
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the decision of the learned Principal Magistrate Hon. Kaimenyi Kanyiri is set aside. The respondents' application for variation is dismissed.
Facts
The estate of the deceased Jackson Wamae was contested by his three children, Humphrey Wanjohi Wamae, Isabella Nyaguthii Wanjohi, and Charity Wamuyu Wamae. The remaining children (Appellants) filed a petition for administration of the estate.
Issues
- Whether the Appellants failed to prove the existence of rental income and a motor vehicle belonging to the estate.
- Whether the Appellants and Respondents could act in concert as administrators of the estate.
Reasoning
The court found that the Appellants failed to prove the existence of rental income and a motor vehicle belonging to the estate, and that it would be detrimental to the estate to retain all three as administrators.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed.
Orders
- The decision of the learned Principal Magistrate Hon. Kaimenyi Kanyiri is set aside.
- The respondents' application for variation is dismissed.
Remedies
- Costs of the Appeal be awarded to the Appellant.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Evidence Act Cap 80 Laws of Kenya
- Probate and Administration Rules
Cases cited (3)
- Selle and Another v Associated Motor Boat Company Limited and others [1968] EA 123
- Williamson Diamonds Ltd. V. Brown [1970] E.A.L
- In re Estate of William Nzioka Mutisya (deceased) [2018] eKLR
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