Nyongesa v Nyongesa & another (Succession Appeal E036 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 217 (KLR) (21 January 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 217
- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 217 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 January 2026
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TypeSuccession AppealPostureApplication for stay of execution pending appealCoramAC BETT
Holding
The court grants the stay of execution pending appeal.
Facts
The deceased was a polygamous man with a large family. The Appellant is the only child who has challenged the confirmation of the estate. The 1st Respondent is an elderly blind woman whose livelihood depends on the deceased's assets.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant has satisfied the requirement for stay of execution.
- Whether the balance of convenience and interests of justice favour the preservation of the status quo.
Reasoning
The court finds that the Appellant has not demonstrated substantial loss and that the balance of convenience and interests of justice favour the preservation of the status quo.
Outcome
The court grants the stay of execution pending appeal.
Orders
- Preservation of the status quo ante pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- James Wangalwa & Another v. Agnes Naliaka Cheseto [2012] KEHC 1094 (KLR)
- In re Estate of Mridulla Kishor Makwana (deceased) [2025] KEHC 759 (KLR)
- In re Estate of the late Samuel Waweru Mugo (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 2120 (KLR)
- Titus Kiema v. North Eastern Welfare Society [2016] KEHC 3524
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