Kenyan case law

Kokwatai Investment Cooperative Society Limited v Tenai (Miscellaneous Succession Cause E049 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 5869 (KLR) (4 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Taxing Officer's decision is set aside and the costs are to be reassessed by a different Taxing Court or assessed by the court itself.

In re Estate of the Late Kibungei Keter Kibungei (Deceased) (Succession Cause E009 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 5919 (KLR) (4 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court confirms the grant of letters of administration and orders the estate to be distributed among the joint personal representatives.

In re Estate of Samuel Njoroge Muiruri (Deceased) (Succession Cause 2532 of 2004) [2026] KEHC 5513 (KLR) (Family) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as legally unsustainable and an abuse of process.

In re Estate of Malaki Odawo Ombogo - Deceased (Succession Cause 76 of 1995) [2026] KEHC 5680 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The grant of Letters of Administration is hereby revoked. The registrar of lands is directed to cancel all entries made in the register of parcel number Kisumu/Marera/964 and revert the property to the deceased's name. A fresh grant will be issued in the normal manner.

In re Estate of David Kamau Murige (Deceased) (Succession Cause E048 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 6130 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Rectification of Grant is granted, and a Rectified Certificate of Confirmation of Grant shall issue to the applicants.

In re Estate of the Late Dedan Mugo Kimani (Deceased) (Succession Cause 2274 of 1994) [2026] KEHC 5647 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the Respondents as it is hopelessly out of time and unmerited.

In re Estate of Chailo Musungu Shisaviro (Deceased) (Succession Cause 834 of 2012) [2026] KEHC 5685 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The grant was obtained through material non-disclosure of beneficiaries and the confirmation process was defective in substance. The court revokes the grant and cancels title entries.

In re Estate of Paul Muhanda Agonya (Deceased) (Succession Cause 150 of 2010) [2026] KEHC 5545 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court finds that the Respondent has obstructed the administration of the estate by withholding title documents and failing to comply with court timelines, and orders the County Land Registrar to proceed with the transmission of the land parcels without original title deeds.

In re Estate of Musa Ali Ismail (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E002 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 5624 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court finds that the learned Kadhi erred in law by misconstruing the nature of the application and that the sale was unlawful.

In re Estate of Humphrey Rubia Ng'ang'a (Deceased) (Succession Cause 917 of 2008) [2026] KEHC 5917 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

In re Estate of Joseph Muiruri Ndonye (deceased) (Succession Cause E759 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 5807 (KLR) (Family) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)

In re Application for the Appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem & Manager (Miscellaneous Succession Cause E070 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 5655 (KLR) (Family) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

In re Estate of Kasuti (Deceased) (Succession Cause E294 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 5782 (KLR) (Family) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court declines to review the previous order and denies the application.

In re Estate of simeon Kimani Macharia (Deceased) (Succession Cause E1817 of 2021) [2026] KEHC 5648 (KLR) (Family) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that the Applicant has not established the requisite locus standi as a spouse or beneficiary of the deceased's estate.

In re Estate of the late Gordon Obuoyo (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E050 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 5539 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court dismissed the appeal, finding that the trial court did not err in revoking the grant and that the appellants did not bring themselves within the review grounds.

In re Estate of Waosia (Deceased) (Succession Cause 86 of 2010) [2026] KEHC 5748 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Application lacks merit and is dismissed.

In re Estate of Kabugua Mungarika (Deceased) (Succession Cause 7 of 2019) [2026] KEHC 5890 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court finds no merit in the instant suit and dismisses the application.

In re Estate of Japheth Shikanga Mulunda (Deceased) (Succession Cause 300 of 2006) [2026] KEHC 5794 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The grant of letters of administration intestate issued to the Respondent on 2nd October 2006 is hereby revoked. All subdivisions, transfers, and dealings with the land parcels are declared null and void. A fresh grant shall issue jointly to the Applicant and Respondent within 30 days.

In re Estate of John Gitau Waruru (Deceased) (Succession Cause 53 of 2009) [2026] KEHC 5649 (KLR) (Family) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court will supervise the distribution of the estate in terms of the affidavit of Florence Wambui Gitau or as the court deems just and equitable following a deadlock among the administrators.

In re Estate of Gathita Mahinda (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E022 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 5985 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court affirmed the decision of the lower court, dismissing the Appellant's claims and awarding the estate to the Respondents.

In re Estate of Morris Macharia Kihunyu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 2726 of 2014) [2026] KEHC 5915 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)

In re Estate of Weru Joseph (Deceased) (Succession Cause 485 of 2018) [2026] KEHC 5650 (KLR) (Family) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the court orders Equity Bank to release the sum of Kes 652,696.00 from the deceased's account to Strathmore University's account for the Dependant's first year tuition fees.

In re Estate of Miano Kariungi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 444 of 2010) [2026] KEHC 5557 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The applicant has proper locus standi and the grant of letters of Administration is revoked.

In re Estate of Paul Wabuti Wamukoya (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E039 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 5879 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Magistrates' Court has jurisdiction to hear and determine summons for revocation of grant subject to its limited pecuniary jurisdiction.

In re Estate of Naaman Kaume Thiringi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 185 of 2015) [2026] KEHC 5785 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ Eunice Nkatha's interest in the estate terminated upon her death and her interest reverted to the estate of the deceased.