Kenyan case law

In re Estate of Waweru (Deceased) (Succession Cause 488 of 2012) [2026] KEHC 2794 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court allows the rectification of the grant names and issues a rectified Certificate of Confirmation of Grant.

In re Estate of Mganga (Deceased) (Succession Cause E003 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 2913 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The grant of letters of administration intestate issued to the respondent should be revoked.

In re Estate of Kweri (Deceased) (Succession Cause E032 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 2718 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The grant is partially confirmed in favor of the applicant as the sole beneficiary in respect of three Kenya Commercial Bank accounts.

In re Estate of Mwangi (Deceased) (Succession Cause E104 of 2021) [2026] KEHC 2248 (KLR) (Family) (27 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ Lucy Nduta Gitahi is found to be the deceased's wife, making her a rightful beneficiary. The estate's assets available for distribution are the residential property in Kayole Junction.

In re Estate of Muraya (Deceased) (Succession Cause 145 of 2007) [2026] KEHC 2385 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed in its entirety.

Too & another v Too & 15 others (Succession Cause 16 of 2018) [2026] KEHC 2508 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court orders that the 2nd Objector, Chepkoech Too, is a biological daughter of the deceased based on DNA results, and recognizes and adopts the Mediation consent agreement.

Muiruri & another (Appointed by Charles Muru Muiruri, Pancrass Muiruri Njoroge, Jane Njeri Wahinya & Lawrence Muiruri Wangari) v Ngugi (Succession Cause E035 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 2722 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with no order as to costs, as the applicants should have filed the application in the Magistrates' Court where the grant was issued.

In re Estate of Kamau (Deceased) (Succession Cause 34 of 2007) [2026] KEHC 2579 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The proposed distribution model is adopted, Morris Gitau Kihuga is allocated 0.1261 hectares of L.R. Eldoret Municipality Block 4/4, and Vincent Njogu Kihuga's personal claim is dismissed.

In re Estate of Seif (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1 of 1936) [2026] KEHC 4226 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The grant issued on 18th October 2023 should be revoked under section 76 of the Law of Succession Act for being a product of a defective process and obtained by means of untrue allegations.

In re Estate of (Omoding) (Succession Cause E009 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 2348 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court allows the undated petition and issues a limited grant for collection and preservation of the estate of the deceased.

In re Estate of the Late Audi (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause E001 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 2372 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The summons is allowed in terms of prayers 2, 3, 4 and 6.

In re Estate of Karani (Deceased) (Succession Cause E005 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 3344 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Grant issued to the Petitioners is hereby confirmed as proposed by the Protestor.

In re Estate of the Late Tarus (Deceased) (Succession Cause 68 of 2006) [2026] KEHC 2565 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court adopts the Mediation Agreement and issues a Certificate of Confirmation of Grant, scheduling a status conference for the disposal of the Succession Cause.

In re Estate of Wagako (Deceased) (Succession Cause 33 of 2010) [2026] KEHC 3603 (KLR) (Family) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court cannot grant a partial confirmation of grant due to unresolved issues. However, it can authorize a limited and accountable release of estate funds for urgent medical necessity.

Gachecheh (Suing in her Capacity as the Administrator of the Estate of Robert Timothy Gachecheh) v Njauimwe (Succession Cause 398 of 2011) [2026] KEHC 2511 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The involvement of the applicant is expunged from the record, and the protest is struck out.

In re Estate of Lotethuror (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E001 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 2513 (KLR) (Family) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)

In re Estate of Luvembe (Deceased) (Succession Cause 14 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 2358 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The decision is deferred to allow for viva voce evidence

In re Estate of Munyui (Deceased) (Succession Cause E110 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 3934 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court cannot grant the orders sought due to lack of service of the hearing date on the Citees.

In re Estate of Ndiege (Deceased) (Succession Cause 269 of 2015) [2026] KEHC 2955 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court orders the sale of the property to be null and void, and the property reverts to the estate for fresh distribution.

In re Estate of Nyaga (Deceased) (Succession Cause 349 of 2007) [2026] KEHC 2269 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application dated 10th June 2021 is reinstated and shall be prosecuted forthwith. The protests dated 18th September 2020 and 12th July 2019 are hereby marked as withdrawn or struck from the record.

In re Estate of Ngonoro (Deceased) (Succession Cause 196 of 2005) [2026] KEHC 2624 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court orders the Deputy Registrar to sign transmission documents on behalf of the respondents to transmit the deceased's share to her estate.

In re Estate of Ng'ang'a (Deceased) (Succession Cause 604 of 2006) [2026] KEHC 2476 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed with no order as to costs. The applicants have 14 days to file and serve their reply to the application of 25/2/2025.

In re Estate of Njuguna (Deceased) (Succession Cause E109 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 4018 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court confirms the grant of Letters of Administration Intestate to the Administratrix Mary Njoki Mungai, finding that she has properly identified all beneficiaries and identified the share due to them.

In re Estate of Eshutchi (Deceased) (Succession Cause E023 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 2647 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court found that Grace Margaret Achieng Winja intermeddled with the deceased's estate by selling the motor vehicle registration number KCZ 450 A, Toyota Vanguard, after the deceased's death. The court declared the sale void ab initio and ordered the National Transport and Safety Authority to restore ownership to the estate.

In re Estate of Rumba (Deceased) (Succession Cause 18 of 2017) [2026] KEHC 2185 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with no orders as to costs.