Njeri & 3 others v Director of Criminal Investigations & another; Chief Magistrate’s Court at KiberaKibera & another (Interested Parties) (Petition E009 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 850 (KLR) (3 February 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 850
- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 850 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 February 2026
Summary at a glance
TypePetitionPostureRespondents restrained from pursuing criminal proceedings against PetitionersCoramDR KAVEDZA
An order is issued restraining the Respondents from pursuing criminal proceedings against the Petitioners.
Facts
The Petitioners are administrators of the estate of Anne Mbula Munyao, who has a disputed will. The Petitioners and Respondents are involved in criminal cases related to the disputed will, which is also under consideration in succession proceedings.
Issues
- Abuse of process in criminal proceedings
- Violation of fundamental rights
Reasoning
The criminal cases are directly connected to the disputed will and matters already under consideration in the succession cause.
Outcome
Petition granted
Orders
- Restraining the Respondents from pursuing criminal proceedings against the Petitioners
Remedies
- Costs awarded to the Petitioners
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