Kenyan case law

In re Estate of Elijah Kamoing Boldo (Deceased) (Succession Cause 21B of 2024) [2026] KEHC 5717 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Grant is revoked as it is in the interest of justice to determine the ownership of the deceased's estate as a matter of precedence to enable the distribution of the free estate.

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

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

In re Esttae of Chepkosiom Arap Bwale (Deceased) (Succession Cause E024 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 5510 (KLR) (29 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismissed the Protestor's claim as she did not have the locus standi to file the Protest and was not a liability to the deceased's estate.

In re Estate of Aura Lihungu alias John (Succession Cause 31 of 2008) [2026] KEHC 5481 (KLR) (29 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court confirms the grant of letters of administration to John Aura and Douglas Aura Muteshi. The parcel of land at Idakho/Shikulu/188 is sold to Isaiah Akala and United Pentecostal Church, and the remainder is distributed equally among the children of the deceased. The distribution of the land shall be done in a way that no one is displaced from their home.

In re Estate of William Nyaloya Mamboleo (Deceased) (Succession Cause E002 of 2021) [2026] KEHC 5526 (KLR) (29 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ Florence Anyango is fit and proper to be confirmed as the administrator of the estate.

In re Estate of Kipchobot arap Motwek - Deceased (Succession Cause E023B of 2023) [2026] KEHC 5646 (KLR) (29 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The grant of the estate and the estate itself shall be distributed as per the Mode of Distribution proposed by the 1st Petitioner (Rodah Matwek).

In re Estate of Charles Kabuga Joseph (Deceased) (Succession Cause 124 of 2013) [2026] KEHC 5816 (KLR) (29 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court allows the proposed mode of distribution for shares in Ngari Njuki Housing Coop Society Limited, Gichugu Housing Cooperative Society Limited, and ICDC Investment Co. Ltd. Parcel Ngariama/Ngiriambu/4685 and Plot No. 20 Njukini Market are to be distributed equally among all beneficiaries, pending further discussions.

In re Estate of Daniel Mugo Kamuruana (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E003 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 5815 (KLR) (29 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appellants cannot benefit from Sec 76 revocation proceedings. The court deems it prudent to order setting aside the certificate of confirmation of grant on the basis of discrimination.

In re Estate of the Late kipsiele Arap Langat (Deceased) (Succession Cause 41A of 2025) [2026] KEHC 5511 (KLR) (29 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court declines to make any order regarding trespass and compensation, as these are issues to be handled in the proper and competent jurisdiction. The court confirms the grant in line with the Mediation Settlement Agreement.

In re Estate of Makokha Kolombani Otsimbo (Deceased) (Succession Cause 278 of 1987) [2026] KEHC 5668 (KLR) (29 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Notice of Motion dated 17th June 2022 is allowed on the following terms: the certificate of confirmation of grant issued on 4th October 1989 is hereby annulled; the petitioner shall, within thirty (30) days from the date hereof, take steps to have a fresh certificate of confirmation issued for purposes of redistribution of the estate to include all entitled surviving beneficiaries.

In re Estate of Giakanu alias Njue Giakanu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 143 of 2009) [2026] KEHC 5732 (KLR) (29 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The preliminary objection is upheld, and the matter is dismissed.

In re Estate of Kipsanga Kilugu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 50 of 2015) [2026] KEHC 4657 (KLR) (13 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The certificate of confirmation of grant is rectified, and the names of Joseph Kimagut Sitienei and Wisdom Kibet are deleted and replaced with Julius Kipkurgat Sitienei and Alfred Kiptoo Keter.

In re Estate of the late William Chesilut Lelei (Deceased) (Succession Cause E163 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 4656 (KLR) (10 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ Pending the final determination of the Succession Cause No. E028 OF 2026, the beneficiaries should join the litigation in that cause.

In re Estate of Samoei (Deceased) (Succession Cause E107 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 4565 (KLR) (10 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The grant of letters of administration intestate to the estate of Kipkemei Samoei (deceased) made to the applicant, Hellen Chebolem Samoei on 8th August 2025 is confirmed.

In re Estate of Chepkwony (Deceased) (Succession Cause E098 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 4577 (KLR) (10 April 2026) (Directions)

✦ The court ordered the amendment of the grant to include Safaricom Ltd. shares, liabilities, and beneficiaries, and appointed Fredrick Maina Koech as the second administrator.

In re Estate of Rubiah (Deceased) (Succession Cause 2377 of 2008) [2026] KEHC 4535 (KLR) (Family) (9 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court denies the extension of time and the coercive measures requested by the Applicant.

Nguyu v Nguyu & 3 others (Succession Cause 233 of 1994) [2026] KEHC 4618 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court will not interfere with the Certificate of Confirmation of Grant, but will direct the transfer and registration of Land Parcel Muvuti/Kaani/1311 to revert to the deceased.

In re Estate of Ng’ang’a (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1596 of 2015) [2026] KEHC 4521 (KLR) (Family) (9 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismissed the application as the Applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of key facts.

In re Kivondo (Deceased) (Succession Cause E042 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 4636 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismissed the Applicant's applications for being frivolous, vexatious, and an abuse of the court process.

In re Estate of Jephtan Oderah (Succession Cause E006 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 4507 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds the application has no merit and dismisses it. The Applicant should proceed to seek all the requisite orders from the Environment and Land Court.

In re Estate of Muchinyi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 771 of 2011) [2026] KEHC 4558 (KLR) (Family) (9 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court denies the application for stay of proceedings and execution pending the appeal.

In re Estate of Jeremiah Muthomi (Deceased) (Succession Cause E012 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 4505 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is granted in terms of prayers 4 and 5, and the petitioners are to continue acting as administrators of the estate.