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In re Gachau (Miscellaneous Application E023 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 3149 (KLR) (11 March 2026) (Ruling)

[2026] KEHC 3149 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3149
Citation
[2026] KEHC 3149 (KLR)
Decided
11 March 2026
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplication for presumption of deathCoramKW KIARIE
Holding

The court is unable to decide either way due to the unclear assistant chief's letter.

Facts

Mary Muringi Kairu filed a Notice of Motion requesting a presumption of her husband Benjamin Kairu Gachau's death, claiming she has not had any contact with him for 17 years.

Issues

  1. Whether to presume the death of Benjamin Kairu Gachau
  2. Clarification of the assistant chief's letter

Reasoning

The court found the assistant chief's letter unclear due to its sensitive nature and the specific orders sought.

Outcome

The court is unable to rule on the application.

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