Kenyan case law
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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.
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In re Estate of Kanandu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 452 of 2017) [2026] KEHC 4247 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The grant was confirmed, and the Summons for Revocation of Grant was declined.
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In re Estate of Makokha Elima Mafwabi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 344 of 2010) [2026] KEHC 2596 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court did not revoke the Grant, and the parcel of land referred to as LR No E/Wanga/Malaha/47 is no longer in existence as it was extinguished through partition on transmission.
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In re Estate of the Late James Kimaru Bundotich (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause E001 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 1884 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application for stay of execution is granted, and the application for extension of time to file an appeal is dismissed.
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In re Estate of Mulinge (Deceased) (Succession Cause 14 of 2019) [2026] KEHC 4248 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court upheld the sale agreement for Plot 12A and dismissed the claim for Machakos Konza North Block 1/321.
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In re Estate of Kibor Arap Sego (Deceased) (Succession Cause 134 of 2009) [2026] KEHC 1976 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court revokes the Grant of Letters of Administration issued to the Petitioner herein on the ground that he has failed to proceed diligently with the administration of the estate of the deceased.
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In re Estate of Lukale alias Khakoni Shiema (Deceased) (Succession Cause 183 of 2009) [2026] KEHC 2399 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court found that the deceased did not fraudulently transfer the land and that it does not form part of the estate.
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In re Estate of Naomi Wanjiru Chege (Deceased) (Succession Cause 2602 of 2014) [2026] KEHC 1813 (KLR) (Family) (20 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Grant of Letters of Administration dated 9th March 2018 is confirmed, and the property is to be sold and divided equally among the beneficiaries. The protestor's rent collection is ordered to be discontinued.
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In re Estate of Chepyego Kipkorkor Sigor (Deceased) (Succession Cause 53 of 2015) [2026] KEHC 1977 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The grandchildren are entitled to step into their father's shoes and inherit from their grandparents due to the death of their father.
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In re Estate of Munuve (Deceased) (Succession Cause 120 of 2017) [2026] KEHC 4384 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The estate is to be distributed as follows: 1st house (Kathonzweni/Kwakavisi/673) to the 1st family, and 2nd house (Kathonzweni/Kwakavisi/715) to the 2nd family.
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In re Mwamunga (Deceased) (Succession Cause 3 of 2018) [2026] KEHC 3336 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The protest has no merit and is dismissed. The summons for confirmation of the grant is fixed for hearing.
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In re Estate of Sande (Deceased) (Succession Cause E021 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 2597 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court orders that the property in L.R. No. NAIROBI/BLOCK 209/xxxx/8, South C devolves to AYS. The property in L.R. No. E.Bukusu/E.Sangalo/xxx devolves to AYS subject to the rider that in the event the claim for adverse possession succeeds, AYS shall be at liberty to apply for re-distribution. The rest of the estate devolves to the widow, Jesca Obeli Sande.
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In re the Estate of the Late Mwangi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 342 of 2012) [2026] KEHC 2087 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The grant of letters of administration is revoked and the deceased's will is nullified
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In re Estate of Makokha Idris Musindalo (Deceased) (Succession Cause 13 of 2017) [2026] KEHC 2031 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court directs the administrators to file and serve an inventory of debts, restore shareholdings, and provide bank account statements. The matter is to be mentioned on 9/4/2026 to confirm compliance.
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In re Estate of Muliali (Deceased) (Succession Cause 153 of 2020) [2026] KEHC 2365 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court issues an inhibition order on the disputed land for 90 days pending a formal application to rectify the land title to reflect the actual ground acreage. The applicant is awarded 1.28 acres, and the other parties are awarded 1.29 acres and 3.19 acres respectively.
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In re Estate of Perminus Thiru Kihumbu alias Parmence Thiru Kihumbu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1247 of 2016) [2026] KECOPT 74 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Grant herein should be revoked due to non-participation of the 1st Applicant and her husband, and non-disclosure of assets.
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In re Estate of Francis Ngure Kamau (Deceased) (Succession Cause 2868 of 2012) [2026] KEHC 1924 (KLR) (Family) (20 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court did not revoke the Grant of Letters of Administration and did not vary the Orders confirming Grant.
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In re Estate of Francis Gichure Hinga (Deceased) (Succession Cause 891 of 2012) [2026] KEHC 1871 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application for injunction is dismissed in its entirety.
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In re Estate of the Late Kiptanui Simatwa (Deceased) (Succession Cause 28 of 2016) [2026] KEHC 1855 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed as the applicants have approached the court with unclean hands.
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In re Estate of Muluka (Deceased) (Succession Cause 441 of 2004) [2026] KEHC 2397 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court found that the previous ruling did not authorize the Administrators to demolish the Respondent's house, and the Administrators' actions were unauthorized.
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In re Estate of Samwel Kigen Anwan (Deceased) (Succession Cause 143 of 2013) [2026] KEHC 1889 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court revokes the Grant of Letters of Administration Intestate, finding fraud and concealment of material facts.
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In re Estate of the Late Mbui (Succession Cause 988 of 2013) [2026] KEHC 3428 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court will allow the distribution of the estate into six (6) equal parts, in terms of section 40 of the Law of Succession Act, to achieve equitable distribution.
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In re Estate of Kinuthia alias Kagunyi Karanja (Deceased) (Succession Cause 8 of 2017) [2026] KEHC 2055 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court revoked the grant of letters of administration intestate and included Priscillah Nyambura Karanja as a petitioner and beneficiary. The court also granted an injunction against the petitioners.
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Kabaiku v Kabaiku (Succession Cause 277 of 1990) [2026] KEHC 2186 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismisses the application and grants costs to the respondent.
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In re Estate of the Late Arap Mutai (Deceased) (Succession Cause 28 of 2013) [2026] KEHC 2426 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court directed that the issues be resolved by oral evidence and granted the substituted 1st Petitioner, Esther Chelangat Mutai's widow, an opportunity to file fresh witness statements within 14 days.