Kenyan case law

in re Estate of Hoseah Njuguna Mukuru (Deceased) (Succession Cause E156 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 6376 (KLR) (11 May 2026) (Ruling)

In re Estate of Antony Nahashon Ngunnjiri (Deceased) (Succession Cause 2261 of 2011) [2026] KEHC 6529 (KLR) (Family) (11 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The widow has the requisite capacity to present the application and the application is properly before the court.

In re Estate of Rotich (Deceased) (Succession Cause 128 of 1999) [2026] KEHC 6189 (KLR) (11 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court adopts the partial mediation settlement dated 4th March 2025, and the Deputy Registrar shall correlate the terms to give effect to the law.

In re Estate of Joseph Kipkemoi Chepkeitany alias Joseph Kipkemoi Chepkaitany (Deceased) (Succession Cause E016 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 6298 (KLR) (11 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court issued orders restraining the respondents from evicting legal beneficiaries, selling, disposing off, leasing, ploughing, planting crops, and otherwise interfering with the deceased's estate pending the hearing and determination of the application.

In re Estate of Gatheru (Deceased) (Succession Cause 284 of 1996) [2026] KEHC 6215 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court confirms the grant of letters of administration to the Protestor and the two Respondents, and directs the distribution of the estate as per the summons for confirmation.

In re Estate of Gatura (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1493 of 2013) [2026] KEHC 6173 (KLR) (Family) (8 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the applicant was not the deceased's wife and that her children are not beneficiaries of the estate. The grant of probate and the Certificate of Confirmation of Grant are confirmed.

In re Estate of Peter Alukhaba Ambundo alias Shikoli Patasi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 483 of 2007) [2026] KEHC 6107 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Ruling)

In re Estate of Polland (Deceased) (Succession Cause E014 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 6141 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The preliminary objection is dismissed with costs to the Petitioner

In re Estate of Ngera Kujoga (Deceased) (Succession Cause E011 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 6231 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The respondent failed to disclose all beneficiaries in his petition, including his sister Beatrice Jackson and brother Francis M’Twarithi. The grant of Letters of Administration Intestate is revoked.

In re Estate of Samuel Mbugua Kiarie alias Mr S Mbugua Kiarie (Deceased) (Succession Cause 92 of 2019) [2026] KEHC 6297 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Ruling)

In re Estate of Said Bwana Mkuu (Succession Cause 119 of 2015) [2026] KEHC 6102 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Application is dismissed

In re Estate of Peter Muiruri Gitonga (Succession Cause 397 of 1994) [2026] KEHC 6151 (KLR) (Family) (8 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The grant is confirmed, and the estate will be distributed in accordance with the proposal in paragraph 4 of the affidavit sworn by Anthony Gitonga Muiruri on 10th July 2025.

In re Estate of Muthembwa alias Joseph Mawa Mthembwa (Deceased) (Succession Cause E017 of 2021) [2026] KEHC 6406 (KLR) (7 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that the orders sought by the Applicant do not constitute rectification but rather a redistribution of the estate, and dismisses the application.

In re Estate of Robson (Deceased) (Succession Cause 955 of 2013) [2026] KEHC 6101 (KLR) (7 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants leave to appeal, finding that the Supreme Court has held that decisions of the High Court in succession matters are appealable as of right.

In re Estate of Lukandu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 304 of 2010) [2026] KEHC 6149 (KLR) (7 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court retains supervisory jurisdiction over the estate and grants a temporary injunction restraining the Petitioner from constructing on or interfering with the access road and demarcated boundaries.

Nyaga v Phares & another (Succession Cause 123 of 1993) [2026] KEHC 6232 (KLR) (7 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court revoked the grant of administration due to the Respondent's failure to disclose all beneficiaries and obtain written consents from them.

In re Estate of M'Ikiungu Kibwaa (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E004 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 6228 (KLR) (7 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court found that Land Parcel No. ABOTHUGUCHI/GAITU/1396 was gifted to the Respondent and that the trial magistrate did not err in ordering equal distribution of Land Parcel No. ABOTHUGUCHI/GAITU/1402.

In re Estate of Bernard Lyambila Nduruchi (Deceased) (Succession Cause E016 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 6296 (KLR) (7 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ Application dismissed as the orders sought are drastic in nature and do not relate to errors in names, descriptions, or the time and place of the deceased's death.

In re Estate of Mwangi Gathenya Wachira (Deceased) (Succession Cause 424 of 2012) [2026] KEHC 6236 (KLR) (7 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismissed both applications for review and granted an order for the administrators to file a joint report detailing their achievements.

In re Estate of M’ituru (Deceased) (Succession Cause E002 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 6361 (KLR) (7 May 2026) (Ruling)

In re Estate of Mary Aherwa Chesoni (Deceased) (Succession Cause 74 of 2019) [2026] KEHC 6078 (KLR) (Family) (7 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Applicants have failed to satisfy the legal requirements for review of the grant or amendment of the certificate of confirmation

In re Estate of Kefa Sakwa Wafunafu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 39 of 2015) [2026] KEHC 6153 (KLR) (7 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed to reopen the interested party's case and adduce supplementary evidence.

In re Estate of Chesang Suter - Deceased (Succession Cause 28 of 2016) [2026] KEHC 6084 (KLR) (7 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds the 1st and 3rd houses guilty of disobedience of valid court orders and gives them a chance to mitigate before appropriate sentence is meted out.

In re Estate of Nzioka Johnson Matheka (Deceased) (Succession Cause E041 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 6384 (KLR) (7 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court restrained all parties from intermeddling with the estate, directed rental income to be deposited into a joint account, and required a comprehensive statement of account for rental income.

In re Estate of David Munuve Nthiwa (Deceased) (Succession Cause 12 of 2018) [2026] KEHC 6364 (KLR) (7 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court adopts the Protestors' proposed mode of distribution, respecting the deceased's intentions and the beneficiaries' long-standing occupation.