Kenyan case law

In re Estate of Waweru (Deceased) (Succession Cause 2521 of 2009) [2026] KEHC 3649 (KLR) (Family) (19 March 2026) (Directions)

✦ The court directs the Administrators to carry out the transmission exercise within six months and report to the court. The Administrators are also directed to pay the sum of Kshs. 6,769,539.70 to the Administrators of the estate of the late Paul Mbugua Kibe within 30 days.

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.

In re Estate of Wang'ondu (Deceased) (Succession Cause E010 of 2021) [2026] KEHC 3951 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds the new evidence not illegally obtained and grants the Objectors leave to introduce the evidence.

In re Estate of Mosonik (Deceased) (Succession Cause E020 of 2021) [2026] KEHC 3655 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)

In re Estate of Njoroge (Deceased) (Succession Cause 2 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 3688 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The grants in Kiambu and Nairobi High Court Succession Causes are revoked, and any title deeds/leases resulting from these grants are revoked and ordered cancelled.

In re Njiru (Deceased) (Succession Cause 984 of 2007) [2026] KEHC 3605 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The estate will be divided according to the houses, with the first house receiving half of the properties and the second house receiving the other half.

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 Kihoro (Deceased) (Succession Cause 3381 of 2003) [2026] KEHC 4070 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court upheld the grant of letters of administration to Jane Nyambura Kihoro and Wanyiri Kihoro, and ordered the distribution of the estate as proposed by Jane.

In re Estate of Kiptoo (Deceased) (Succession Cause E111 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 3860 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court reviews and varies its orders to allow the petitioners and objectors to avail any original documents pre-dating 2018 bearing the deceased's signature for forensic analysis.

In re Estate of Siele (Succession Cause E005 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 3648 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Preliminary Objection is sustained, and the Objector has no locus to file the Objection as he is not the deceased's biological son and was already an adult at the time of the marriage.

In re Estate of Solomon (Deceased) (Succession Cause 29 of 2019) [2026] KEHC 3876 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The confirmed grant is amended to include the additional properties as set out in the supporting affidavit and schedule annexed thereto.

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 Koech (Deceased) (Succession Cause E053 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 3645 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application lacks merit and is dismissed.

In re Estate of Majanja alias David Shikomera Majanja (Deceased) (Succession Cause E800 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 4099 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court confirmed the grant of probate and directed the administrators to file a summons for confirmation within 14 days. The court also ruled that pension funds and life insurance proceeds are choses in action and payable to the named beneficiaries.

In re Estate of Ndungu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 329 of 2018) [2026] KEHC 3652 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is disallowed, the grant of letters of probate is revoked, and a fresh grant is issued to Peter Muturi Ndungu.

Komu alias Mwangi Komu (Deceased) (Succession Appeal 787 of 2009) [2026] KEHC 3913 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for revocation/annulment is allowed, and the land title is to be re-registered in the deceased's name. The applicant is awarded Ksh. 45,000/= in costs.

Muturi v Muturi & 2 others (Succession Appeal E016 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 3837 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed. The trial court’s decision to set aside the grant is upheld.

In re Estate of Ndegwa (Deceased) (Succession Cause 800 of 1997) [2026] KEHC 3651 (KLR) (Family) (19 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Respondent had no locus to apply for the grant without the consent of all the deceased children. The Objector was not aware of the proceedings and her rights as a dependant.

Kariuki & 8 others v Mwangi (Succession Appeal 1 of 2020) [2026] KEHC 3719 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed in its entirety as it is superfluous and the application for leave to appeal out of time is brought too late in the day.

In re Estate of Tajiri (Deceased) (Succession Cause 721 of 1992) [2026] KEHC 3606 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ Application dismissed with costs

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 the Late Kibe (Deceased) (Succession Cause 2071 of 2011) [2026] KEHC 3751 (KLR) (Family) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court directs that the applicant be paid an aggregated sum of Kshs. 4,462,317 plus interest of Kshs. 2,659,188.24, totaling Kshs. 7,121,505.00 by the respondent within 14 days from the date of the judgment.

In re Estate of the Late Muruki (Decesaed) (Succession Cause 1399 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 3752 (KLR) (Family) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court directs that the applicant will still hold the said African Variety (1995) Limited and LR NO. 1160/346 on behalf of the estate pending the final determination of the objection proceedings.

In re Estate of Mathenge (Deceased) (Succession Cause 578 of 2011) [2026] KEHC 3852 (KLR) (18 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The protest should not be allowed, and the mode of distribution proposed by the Applicant should be upheld.

In re Estate of Ngatia (Deceased) (Succession Cause 240 of 1990) [2026] KEHC 3569 (KLR) (18 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Application is dismissed with no order as to costs.