Kenyan case law

In re Estate of Erasmus Iguku Kinyua (Deceased) (Succession Cause E039 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 1876 (KLR) (17 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed and directions will be issued shortly.

In re Estate of Sarla Devi Soni (Deceased) (Succession Cause E091 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 1697 (KLR) (17 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as the intended objectors/applicants have no capacity to file the application.

In re Estate of Wambugu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1070 of 2010) [2026] KEHC 2247 (KLR) (17 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed. The administrator shall map out the estate in accordance with the confirmed grant and the beneficiaries shall sign relevant transmission forms within two months.

In re Estate of Kipkosgei Arap Maina alias Kipkosgei Keter (Deceased) (Succession Cause 243 of 1999) [2026] KEHC 1638 (KLR) (17 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The orders made on August 9, 2021 are set aside, and the Summons for rectification dated July 28, 2021 is listed for hearing on merit with proper service on all heirs.

In re Estate of Dominic Kihuri Kibira alias Domeniko Kihuri s/o Kibira alias Kihuri s/o Kibira (Deceased) (Succession Cause 126 of 2002) [2026] KEHC 1779 (KLR) (17 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The grant of letters of administration was not revoked as the Protestors failed to prove their allegations regarding false statements, fraudulent signatures, and lack of consent.

In re Estate of Jeremiah Agar Ndinya (Deceased) (Succession Cause 84 of 2014) [2026] KEHC 1579 (KLR) (17 February 2026) (Ruling)

Kibichi v Moi & 3 others (Succession Cause 705 of 2019) [2026] KEHC 2117 (KLR) (Family) (17 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as the intended appeal does not raise a bona de or arguable issue.

In re Estate of the Late Henry John Kiprono Tuiyott (Deceased) (Succession Cause E086 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 1793 (KLR) (17 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The preliminary objection is dismissed as the fact that the Citor is the 2nd wife of the deceased is disputed and must be tested by rules of evidence.

In re Estate of Zablon Kiprotich alias Kimulet Tigoi (Deceased) (Succession Cause E52 of 1986) [2026] KEHC 3142 (KLR) (17 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court directs the District Land Registrar to revoke and cancel any subdivisions and transactions effected with the Grant of Letters of Administration issued to the Petitioner Joel Kipkemoi in reference to Land No 59 Kiboron as subsequently subdivided to LR Njoro/Ngata Block 2/250, Njoro/Ngata Block 2/966 – 1024, Njoro Ngata Block 2/61, Njoro/Ngata Block 2/812 and Njoro/Ngata Block 2/892 – 894.

In re Estate of Kariuki alias Kioi Kariuki (Deceased) (Succession Cause E3388 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 2118 (KLR) (Family) (17 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court finds the Summons merited and orders the Certificate of Confirmation of Grant dated 19th December 2023 to be rectified to correct the description of the property.

In re Estate of Kenth alias Siingh (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1327 of 2015) [2026] KEHC 2115 (KLR) (Family) (17 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The grant of probate and the Will are not invalidated.

Chesire v Cheres (Succession Cause 92 of 2005) [2026] KEHC 1617 (KLR) (17 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court finds it necessary to subject the application to viva voce examination to clarify the matters raised in the supporting affidavit.

In re Estate of Wamwiri alias Peter Kiambuthi (Deceased) (Succession Cause E235 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 2120 (KLR) (17 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is merited, and the Certificate of Confirmation of Grant dated 12th November 2024 be rectified accordingly.

In re Estate of Njoroge (Deceased) (Succession Cause E382 of 2013) [2026] KEHC 3125 (KLR) (17 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The summons for revocation of grant is dismissed for lack of merit.

In re Estate of Njoroge (Deceased) (Succession Cause E135 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 3127 (KLR) (17 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed, and an order of inhibition is issued to prevent the sale, transfer, or subdivision of the land pending the hearing and determination of the ongoing proceedings in ELC E073 of 2025.

In re Estate of Paul Gatete Kiratu (Deceased) (Succession Cause E003 of 2020) [2026] KEHC 3204 (KLR) (17 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed for want of merit.

In re Estate of Gurnam Singh s/o Pritam Singh alias Gurnam Singh Ghatahora (Deceased) (Succession Cause 285 of 2017) [2026] KEHC 1851 (KLR) (Family) (16 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The applicants are granted leave to appeal against the judgment of 21st September, 2018. A temporary stay of 60 days is granted to allow the applicants to approach the Court of Appeal.

In re Estate of Nelson Muchai Kinuthia - Deceased (Succession Cause 646 of 2009) [2026] KEHC 1948 (KLR) (Family) (16 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for revocation is dismissed, and Thomas Muchai is allowed to participate in the succession proceedings.

In re Estate of Peter Kibitok Choge - Deceased (Succession Cause E211 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 1774 (KLR) (16 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for Letters of Administration is dismissed due to compromise, and the Citor is to proceed with the substantive Succession Cause.

In re Estate of Crescent Were Hezron Were (Deceased) (Succession Cause 53 of 2003) [2026] KEHC 1690 (KLR) (16 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The estate shall be distributed as per the application dated November 13, 2024, and a certificate of confirmation of grant shall issue.

In re Estate of Appoloniah Apondi Shikhukhulo (Deceased) (Succession Cause 262 of 2009) [2026] KEHC 1667 (KLR) (16 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for confirmation of grant is allowed, and the estate shall be distributed in accordance with the proposed distribution by Kenneth Tillarh Mukasa and John Godfrey Wanyama, with a provision for the shares of deceased children to be distributed according to section 41 of the Law of Succession Act.

In re Estate of the Late Joseph Emongura Otiengi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 80 of 2003) [2026] KEHC 1791 (KLR) (16 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed, with costs to the estate, as the applicants have no legal basis to assert rights in the estate.

In re Estate of Rurago alias Moche s/o Rurago (Deceased) (Succession Cause 697 of 2010) [2026] KEHC 2121 (KLR) (16 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court does not have jurisdiction to issue eviction orders as a succession court, and the Respondent's possession is not contested

In re Estate of Njoroge (Deceased) (Succession Cause 84 of 1994) [2026] KEHC 2088 (KLR) (16 February 2026) (Ruling)

In re Estate of Elizabeth Anyango Bita Luyera (Deceased) (Succession Cause 307 of 2009) [2026] KEHC 1693 (KLR) (16 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The 1/2 share of the deceased's estate is to be distributed to the children of her daughter, Teresa, and the late Emmanuel Makokha Bita is to be provided for out of the estate.