Kenyan case law

In re Estate of Bii alias Musa Bii (Deceased) (Succession Cause E043 of 2021) [2026] KEHC 3131 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court confirms the grant of letters of administration intestate to Kenneth Kipkoech Tanui and Naomi Chepkoech Bii, and distributes the estate as proposed by the 1st Petitioner.

In re Estate of Sitienei (Deceased) (Succession Cause E066 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 3030 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds in favor of the petitioner, Sarah Cherop Sitienei, and orders the preservation of the estate and maintenance of status quo as at the time of the deceased's death.

In re Estate of Kamau (Deceased) (Succession Cause E123 of 2014) [2026] KEHC 3215 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ Preservatory orders are issued to protect disputed properties pending the determination of the succession cause.

In re Cheruyoti (Deceased) (Ad Litem Succession Cause E047 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 675 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Ruling)

In re Estate of Chesimet (Deceased) (Succession Cause 120 of 2012) [2026] KEHC 3160 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court reviews the orders and sets aside the certificate of confirmation, confirming the grant of letters of administration and issuing a new certificate of confirmation with a revised distribution.

In re Estate of the Late Korir (Deceased) (Succession Cause 202 of 2014) [2026] KEHC 3134 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Notice of Motion is incompetent due to the vagueness of the primary prayer, and the application is dismissed.

In re Cheruiyot (Deceased) (Succession Cause 36 of 2016) [2026] KEHC 3143 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The grant of letters of administration intestate issued to the Respondent is hereby revoked and annulled in their entirety.

In re Estate of Morit alias Morit Arap Temuge (Deceased) (Succession Cause 39 of 2010) [2026] KEHC 3130 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for a stay of execution pending the appeal is dismissed, and the judgment is affirmed.

In re Cheruyoti (Deceased) (Ad Litem Succession Cause E047 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 4389 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Application is meritorious and the Petition is hereby allowed. A grant of Letters of Administration ad litem to the estate of Rachael Cheptonui Cheruyot is hereby issued to Cornelius Kiprono Chepkwony, limited strictly for the purpose of representing the deceased's estate in Succession Cause No. 388 OF 2015 and taking all necessary steps to conclude the same.

In re Estate of Mibei (Deceased) (Succession Cause 50 of 2012) [2026] KEHC 3165 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The 2nd House's share is legitimate, and Alice Chepkemoi Mibei is appointed as a co-administrator for the purpose of completing the administration and distribution of the 2nd House's share.

In re Cherogony (Deceased) (Succession Cause E005 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 3129 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The petition for special limited grant is dismissed with no orders as to costs.

In re Estate of Kotut Kipkoech Kibos alias Kotut Arap Kibos (Deceased) (Succession Cause 169 of 2007) [2026] KEHC 3163 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ A new administrator, Benjamin Kipkorir Komen, is appointed under Section 66 of the Law of Succession Act to complete the distribution of the estate.

In re Estate of the Late Tonui (Deceased) (Succession Cause 224 of 2007) [2026] KEHC 3133 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court finds that an order for police security is necessary and appropriate to ensure the District Surveyor can carry out his work without interference and the confirmed Grant can be implemented peacefully.

In re Estate of Bet alias Stephen Kimng’etich Arap Bett (Deceased) (Succession Cause 400 of 2012) [2026] KEHC 3305 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ Application to be dismissed as the applicant lacks locus standi and the orders sought would disrupt the ongoing distribution without justification.

In re Estate of the Late Maina (Deceased) (Succession Cause E020 of 2020) [2026] KEHC 3155 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Summons for Revocation of Grant is dismissed as without merit.

In re Estate of the Late Chepkwony (Deceased) (Succession Cause 3 of 2015) [2026] KEHC 3156 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for review is dismissed, and the motion is found to be without merit. The court declines to entertain the application for review and stays proceedings.

In re Estate of Arap Siongok alias Kiberenge (Deceased) (Succession Cause 16 of 2013) [2026] KEHC 3140 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The grant of Letters of Administration Intestate shall not be conrmed on the basis of the Administrators' proposal. The estate must be distributed according to the Protestor's proposed mode of distribution.

In re Estate of Kilel (Deceased) (Succession Cause 305 of 2015) [2026] KEHC 3158 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court orders the Deputy Registrar to sign necessary documents and directs the Land Registrar to dispense with certain documents for the transfer of assets.

In re Estate of Keter (Deceased) (Succession Cause E036 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 3128 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Ruling)

In re Estate of Terer (Deceased) (Succession Cause 299 of 1999) [2026] KEHC 3141 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The distribution of the estate was defective and the grant was obtained by concealment of a material fact. The grant is hereby revoked and the Applicant is directed to file a fresh application for confirmation of the grant.

In re Onyango (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E088 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 3514 (KLR) (9 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that the lower court did not err in its application of Section 38 of the Law of Succession Act to the distribution of the estate into equal portions among all children.

In re Estate of Khongo (Deceased) (Succession Cause 23 of 1999) [2026] KEHC 2967 (KLR) (9 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court declined to extend the time to file an appeal and vacated the orders granting leave to appeal.

In re Estate of Odero (Deceased) (Succession Cause 147 of 2007) [2026] KEHC 3159 (KLR) (9 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for confirmation of the grant is postponed to allow the parties to provide further affidavits and for the court to review the original records.

In re Estate of Chepsiror (Deceased) (Succession Cause 93 of 1993) [2026] KEHC 3085 (KLR) (9 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court denied the application for review.

In re Estate of Okendo alias Ounga Akendo (Deceased) (Succession Cause 281 of 2014) [2026] KEHC 2954 (KLR) (9 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court reviews the previous ruling and issues a new Grant of Letters of Administration Intestate to the applicant.