Kenyan case law

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 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 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 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.

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 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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

In re Estate of the Late Mandere (Deceased) (Succession Cause 229 of 2017) [2026] KEHC 3313 (KLR) (24 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ Application dismissed with costs to the respondent

In re Estate of Kamau (Succession Cause 599 of 2009) [2026] KEHC 2625 (KLR) (24 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court directs the administrator to proceed with subdivision of the land into 6 portions, with the share of the late Stephen Njeru Kamau registered in the name of the estate of the late Stephen Njeru Kamau pending succession.

In re Estate of Wanuthu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 184 of 2016) [2026] KEHC 2175 (KLR) (24 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that Laikipia/Lariak/452 is part of the deceased's estate and allows the inclusion of 50% of it in the estate. The court also allows the review of Laikipia/Lariak/469 if proper proof of ownership is provided.

In re Estate of Kimani (Deceased) (Succession Cause 806 of 2001) [2026] KEHC 3753 (KLR) (Family) (24 February 2026) (Judgment)

In re Estate of Kagocha alias Muya Kakuya (Deceased) (Succession Cause 33 of 2010) [2026] KEHC 2250 (KLR) (24 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed. The estate of Ethan Maina Muya is closed, and a fresh petition for his estate must be filed. The distribution of Moses Muya Kagocha's estate remains unchanged.

In re Estate of Nathaniel Kibitok Sieley (Deceased) (Succession Cause 8 of 2018) [2026] KEHC 2012 (KLR) (23 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court found that the consent dated 24th October 2025 does not meet the legal threshold and is not binding.

In re Estate of Luseno (Deceased) (Succession Cause E121 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 2227 (KLR) (23 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court is constrained to consider only four properties as forming part of the estate for distribution purposes, and the Court is unable to sanction the transmission of LR No. 943 Sabatia/Vihiga and LR No. 923 Sabatia/Vihiga/20 as proposed by the Administrators.

In re Estate of Kingi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 38 of 2008) [2026] KEHC 3391 (KLR) (23 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The summons for revocation of the grant is dismissed with costs to the respondent. The leave to appeal is granted, serving as a stay against execution of the confirmed grant.