Kenyan case law

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.

In re Estate of the Late Ndwiko (Deceased) (Succession Cause 25 of 2012) [2026] KEHC 2912 (KLR) (Family) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The preliminary objection is dismissed. The Summons for revocation shall proceed to hearing.

In re Estate of Matara (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1420 of 2011) [2026] KEHC 2882 (KLR) (Family) (6 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court vacated its orders and reinstated the applicant as co-administrator.

In re Estate of Chemiati (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause 38 of 1994) [2026] KEHC 3057 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court found that Agnes Nakhumicha Wasike had the proper locus standi to bring the matter before the court on behalf of her deceased husband. The court also found that the existing grant could be revoked and Ramadhan Musumba Chemiati could be appointed as an administrator.

In re Estate of the Late Kiarii (Deceased) (Succession Cause E2820 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 2930 (KLR) (Family) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The protests are dismissed, the grant is confirmed, and the estate is distributed as per the judgment.

In re Estate of Nchiru alias Nciri (Deceased) (Succession Cause 245 of 2015) [2026] KEHC 2881 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court granted the first prayer in the Application, issuing a grant of representation to Linus Mutegi Mwiyandi.

Anaya & 2 others v Jaleny (Succession Cause E013 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 3048 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Preliminary Objection is dismissed with no orders as to costs. The Interested Parties are granted leave to be joined to the suit as necessary parties.

In re Estate of Anamile - Deceased (Succession Cause 2 of 2019) [2026] KEHC 2952 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The estate is distributed as follows: Siyoi A/107 remains as sub-divided by the deceased, Bendera plot shared equally between the two houses, deceased's pension shared equally, and compensation from KETRACO paid to the respondents.

In re Estate of Kaiyare alias Daniel Njoroge Lazaro Kaiyare (Deceased) (Succession Cause 3213 of 2013) [2026] KEHC 3523 (KLR) (Family) (5 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The protest against the distribution of the estate is dismissed. The estate is distributed as per the judgment.

Muinamu v Gitau & another (Sued as Administrators of the Estate of Stephen Kamau Gitau - Deceased) (Succession Cause 868 of 1991) [2026] KEHC 4110 (KLR) (Family) (5 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the applicant has not presented sufficient evidence to warrant revocation or annulment of the grant.

In re Estate of Rebecca Nduku Manithi (Decesaed) (Succession Cause 121 of 2010) [2026] KEHC 2880 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds the application improperly filed and dismisses it with costs.

In re Estate of Kigira (Deceased) (Succession Cause 319 of 2013) [2026] KEHC 3029 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Judgment)

In re Estate of M'Munyua (Deceased) (Succession Cause 60 of 2016) [2026] KEHC 2934 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court held that the error is a clerical or typographical error and falls within the scope of rectification permissible by law, and thus ordered the rectification of the certificate.

In re Estate of Ndolo (Deceased) (Succession Cause 684 of 2009) [2026] KEHC 2878 (KLR) (4 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is denied and the same is to be served afresh upon the Petitioner for hearing and determination on merit.

In re Estare of Kahungura (Deceased) (Succession Cause 60 of 1996) [2026] KEHC 3081 (KLR) (4 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is struck out with no order as to costs.

In re Estate of Arap Kenduiwo (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E020 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 2658 (KLR) (3 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court of Appeal upheld the trial court's decision and dismissed the appeal.

In re Estate Bor alias Korgoren (Deceased) (Succession Cause E001 of 2021) [2026] KEHC 2662 (KLR) (3 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Ruling is upheld, and the Applicant's application for review is dismissed.

In re Estate of Ngeny alias Kiptoo Ngeny (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E028 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 2475 (KLR) (3 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The trial court erred in revoking the Grant of Letters of Administration Intestate.

In re Estate of Rutto alias Kenduiwo arap Ruto (Deceased) (Succession Cause E056 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 2474 (KLR) (3 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Preliminary Objection is dismissed.

Tongi v Tongi (Succession Cause 92 of 2017) [2026] KEHC 2473 (KLR) (3 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court granted the applicant's application to make the matrimonial home a neutral place of residence for all beneficiaries and allow Peris Mokeira Tongi to reside there.

In re Estate of Muvu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 606 of 2012) [2026] KEHC 2911 (KLR) (3 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Grant of Letters of Administration Intestate should not be revoked, annulled, or rectified to include the Applicants as Purchasers and/or Liabilities in the deceased's estate.

In re Estate off the Late Waithaka also known as Wamboi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 27 of 2019) [2026] KEHC 3339 (KLR) (3 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismissed the applications with no order as to costs, except for ordering the administrators to render an account of their management of the estate.

In re Estate of the Late Boit (Deceased) (Succession Cause E026 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 2661 (KLR) (2 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The probate court lacks jurisdiction to determine issues of trust and ownership of land, which should be resolved in the Environment and Land Court. The court revokes the grant and certificates of grant for the land that did not belong to the deceased.

In re Estate of the Late Tiras (Deceased) (Succession Cause 48 of 2008) [2026] KEHC 2703 (KLR) (2 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court revokes the grant issued to Elizabeth Kagendo Thuguri and issues a new grant jointly to Enid Njeri and Cynthia Muthoni Mutune.

In re Estate of Ebrahinjee (Deceased) (Succession Cause E014 of 2021) [2026] KEHC 2648 (KLR) (2 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court allows the application and grants leave to the objector/applicant to file an appeal.