Kenyan case law

In re Estate of Rustage (Deceased) (Succession Cause 10 of 2011) [2026] KEHC 4280 (KLR) (31 March 2026) (Judgment)

In re Estate of Koskey (Deceased) (Succession Cause 30 of 2016) [2026] KEHC 4283 (KLR) (31 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Grant of Letters of Administration made to the respondents on 22/6/2016 and confirmed on 31st July, 2023 is revoked. A freshly Grant be issued in the joint names of Grace Chebet Koske and Chepkirui Mosonik.

In re Estate of Timothy Kiprono Langat (Deceased) (Succession Cause 43 of 2001) [2026] KEHC 4414 (KLR) (31 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the Certificate of Confirmation of Grant is rectified to include Land Parcel No. Elburgon/Arimi Ndoswa Block 6/63 (Saptet) as part of the estate of Timothy Kiprono Langat (Deceased). The said asset is held by Sofia Chebet Langat in trust for herself and the other beneficiaries of the estate.

In re Estate of Chemurany (Deceased) (Succession Cause E011 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 4278 (KLR) (31 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Preliminary Objection is upheld, and the application is struck out.

In re Estate of Chumo (Deceased) (Succession Cause 31 of 2003) [2026] KEHC 4448 (KLR) (31 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The grant was not obtained fraudulently, and the Objectors have failed to prove the existence of a second wife.

In re Estate of JK Arap L (Deceased) (Succession Cause E012 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 4409 (KLR) (31 March 2026) (Ruling)

In re Estate of the Late Kiplangat Maina (Deceased) (Succession Cause 18 of 2007) [2026] KEHC 4410 (KLR) (31 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ This Court finds Viola Chebet Maina to be the deceased's daughter and upholds the Protest. The Grant is amended to include Viola as a Co-Administrator.

In re Estate of Kimani (Deceased) (Succession Cause E911 of 2021) [2026] KEMC 72 (KLR) (31 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The interlocutory application is struck out due to inconsistent evidence and the applicant's failure to establish a link between her and the deceased's children.

In re Estate of Bii (Deceased) (Succession Cause 133 of 2013) [2026] KEHC 4316 (KLR) (31 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismissed the application for revocation and ordered a variation of the confirmed grant, allowing the Applicant to prove his entitlement. The court also ordered the Respondents to file an application to accommodate the Applicant and his siblings in the distribution of the estate within 30 days.

In re Estate of Sang (Deceased) (Succession Cause E105 of 2010) [2026] KEHC 4175 (KLR) (30 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court reinstated the grant of letters of administration and set aside the mode of distribution, directing the distribution of the estate based on the Ruling dated 11th December, 2023.

In re Estate of the Late Pauline Ndindi Ngigi (Deceased) (Succession Cause E154 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 4201 (KLR) (26 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court cannot proceed to confirm the grant of Letters of Administration at this juncture due to JKN's absence and lack of consent. The court orders the Administrators to file a fresh consent to include JKN as a beneficiary within 14 days. JKN is given the option to renounce his share, object to the confirmation, or appear before the court to explain his position.

In re Estate of Late of Fridah Wairimu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 114 of 2008) [2026] KEHC 4178 (KLR) (26 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application to amend the certificate of confirmed grant is dismissed as it is an attempt to vary a consent order.

In re Estate of Agiya (Deceased) (Succession Cause 338 of 2005) [2026] KEHC 3985 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The estate shall be distributed equally among the surviving children, including the two daughters, Agnes Akoth Mbok and Caroline Adhiambo Mbok.

In re Estate of Wandee (Deceased) (Succession Cause 26 of 2014) [2026] KEHC 3882 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is not allowed as prayed

In re Estate of Ndegwa (Deceased) (Succession Cause E047 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 4196 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Directions)

✦ The court directs that the Intended Objector shall file and serve a Protest in respect to the Summons for Confirmation of Grant dated 21st October, 2025 within fourteen (14) days from the days hereof. The Summons for Confirmation of Grant shall proceed for hearing by way of viva voce evidence. Mention on 16th April, 2026 for parties to take directions on a hearing date.

In re Estate of Chasala (Deceased) (Succession Cause 205 of 2014) [2026] KEHC 4140 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds the application procedurally viable and applies the standards set out in Section 76 of the Law of Succession Act to assess the confirmed grant.

In re Estate of Mangat (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application E006 of 2020) [2026] KEHC 4012 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court ordered Ranbir Singh Mangat to file records of accounts within 14 days or be removed as administrator

In re Estate of the Late Peter Thuo Murugah (Deceased) (Succession Cause E116 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 4531 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court confirms the grant and allows the distribution of the estate.

In re Estate of Okoth (Deceased) (Succession Cause E029 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 3963 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court adopts the mode of distribution proposed by the Petitioner, but directs the administrators to file the free assets of the estate and debts within 45 days, and then distribute the estate accordingly.

In re Estate of Njonge (Deceased) (Succession Cause E094 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 4213 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court directed the Respondent to serve the complete Replying Affidavit within three days, the Applicant to file and serve a response within fourteen days, and the three applications to be heard simultaneously by viva voce evidence.

In re Estate of the Late John Mwaura Njau (Deceased) (Succession Cause E027 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 4202 (KLR) (23 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court declines to grant the Rectification of Grant as it involves substitution of a deceased Administrator, which is not allowed by law.

In re Estate of Muguongo alias Mungi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 218 of 2011) [2026] KEHC 3713 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The grant of letters of administration made to Rose Karwitha Obae and Joshua Mworia Joseph on 18th March 2014 is hereby confirmed. Plot No. 31B Kangeta goes to the 1st house, Plot No. 31A Kangeta goes to the 2nd house, L.R No. Nyaki/Giaki/104 goes to the 3rd house, and L.R No. Nyaki/Giaki-Kiburine/218 is sold and proceeds distributed equally among the children.

In re Estate of Tajiri (Deceased) (Succession Cause 721 of 1992) [2026] KEHC 3750 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

In re Estate of Baker (Deceased) (Succession Cause 216 of 1987) [2026] KEHC 3654 (KLR) (Family) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The grant of letters of administration issued to Purvis Kara Baker is revoked. Paula Mynan Bagshaw and Mackenzie Ann Baker are appointed as joint administrators. The list of beneficiaries is amended to include Consuelo Smykal Peterson, Paula Mynan Bagshaw, Mackenzie Ann Baker, and Kendra Lynn Baker Truitt. The estate is distributed in equal shares with one-third to Consuelo Smykal Peterson, one-third to Paula Mynan Bagshaw, and one-third jointly to Kendra Lynn Baker Truitt and Mackenzie Ann Baker.

In re Estate of Waweru (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1366 of 2015) [2026] KEHC 3749 (KLR) (Family) (19 March 2026) (Directions)

✦ The Administrators are ordered to provide comprehensive, updated accounts and documentary proof of all estate accounts, and a detailed affidavit addressing the discrepancies raised by Rose Nyawira Kibe.