Kenyan case law
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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 Kigen (Deceased) (Succession Cause E014 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 2363 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application for stay of execution is granted, and the application for leave to appeal is dismissed.
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In re Estate of the Late Arap Kirui alias Kipbet (Deceased) (Succession Cause 311 of 2007) [2026] KEHC 2424 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed as the applicant's concerns are genuine and the 1st Petitioner has not shown prejudice.
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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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In re Estate of Amos Acklays (Deceased) (Succession Cause E070 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 1770 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The estate of the deceased is hereby distributed as follows: shares in Kisumu/Manyatta 'A'/444 and the property LR No. 209/8141 (Old Race Course Kariokor) are to be shared equally among the beneficiaries.
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In re Estate of the Late Taplule w/o Teituk (Deceased) (Succession Cause 143 of 2014) [2026] KEHC 2425 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is found to be meritorious and the court issues the following orders:
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In re Estate of the Late Maina (Deceased) (Succession Cause 322 of 2007) [2026] KEHC 2423 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court defers its decision on adopting the Elders' decision until after a decision on appointment of Administrators is done and until an Application of Confirmation is filed.
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In re Estate of Reuben Stock Makona (Deceased) (Succession Cause 205 of 2007) [2026] KEHC 1709 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds the protest filed by Joseph Lumbasi Wekanga is res judicata and dismisses the protest. The court also awards costs to the respondents due to the vexatious nature of the conduct.
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Gathigu v Gathigu (Succession Cause 433 of 1998) [2026] KEHC 2109 (KLR) (Family) (19 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed as res judicata and an abuse of the court process. The Court does not have jurisdiction to rectify the Certificate of Confirmation of Grant on its own motion.
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In re Estate of Ndegwa aka Ngunju w/o Ndegwa (Succession Appeal E013 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 2623 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs, and the estate is to be managed by the respondents.
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In re Estate of the Late Too (Deceased) (Succession Cause 6 of 2020) [2026] KEHC 2364 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court allowed the application and ordered the Deputy Registrar to execute the final distribution documents.
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In re Estae of Kirotie ole Butu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 3 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 1877 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed, and the ruling remains in force. The Applicants shall bear the costs of the application.
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In re Estate of the Late Koech (Deceased) (Succession Cause E007 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 2362 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The motion to set aside the dismissal of the Summons is allowed.
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In re Estate of Marko Mukhweso Muidakho (Deceased) (Succession Cause 14 of 2003) [2026] KEHC 1702 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismissed the preliminary objection
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In re Estate of Klaundi Kabuchi Gichohi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 151 of 2004) [2026] KEHC 2114 (KLR) (18 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The grant of Letters of Administration is not revoked, and each party bears their own costs.
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In re Estate of Stanley Gitau Mungai (Deceased) (Succession Cause 194 of 2015) [2026] KEHC 1740 (KLR) (18 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application for review is denied as the applicants have not provided evidence of the land acquisition.
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In re Estate of Nyaga Chigiti (Deceased) (Succession Cause 54 of 2014) [2026] KEHC 1653 (KLR) (18 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The grant is revoked as it was obtained fraudulently and by concealment of material facts.
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In re Estate of Kiura Gichege (Deceased) (Succession Cause 2 of 2003) [2026] KEHC 1675 (KLR) (18 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds merit in the application and grants interim injunctions to preserve the estate pending the hearing and determination of the summons for revocation of grant of letters of administration.
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In re Estate of the Late Rebecca Washuka Kinina (Deceased) (Succession Cause 478 of 2015) [2026] KEHC 1792 (KLR) (18 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Grant of Letters of Administration Intestate issued to Leah Muthoni Kinina and Rachael Njeri Gitiha on 8th June 2016 is hereby confirmed with the distribution matrix as per the judgment.
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In re Estate of Nthiga Mbogo (Deceased) (Succession Cause 25 of 2012) [2026] KEHC 1654 (KLR) (18 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The estate is to be inherited by the children of the deceased, not their children as the named beneficiaries.
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In re Estate of Muturi Munju (Deceased) (Succession Cause 316 of 1998) [2026] KEHC 1795 (KLR) (18 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ Respondent is ordered to provide documents and sign transfer forms within 14 days, with the Deputy Registrar authorized to do so in default.
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In re Estate of Koonyo (Deceased) (Succession Cause 14 of 2018) [2026] KEHC 2076 (KLR) (18 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The will is valid and shall govern the distribution of the estate. Plot No. 66, Narok Township, does not form part of the deceased’s estate.
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Talai & another v Jeptanui & 6 others (Succession Cause 50 of 2014) [2026] KEHC 1636 (KLR) (18 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court granted the petitioners' application for an order directing an audit of the estate of Kibor Arap Talai.
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In re Estate of William Kipkosgei Kiptum (Deceased) (Succession Cause 59 of 2007) [2026] KEHC 1652 (KLR) (18 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court denied the application for leave to file the application out of time and to appeal.
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In re Estate of Macharia (Deceased) (Succession Cause 24 of 2021) [2026] KEHC 2058 (KLR) (18 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with no order as to costs.