Kenyan case law

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 Wilson Mwamba Nyamongo (Deceased) (Succession Cause 899 of 1991) [2026] KEHC 1529 (KLR) (Family) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that the applicant has locus standi to participate in the proceedings and does not find the preliminary objection to have merit.

In re Estate of Samuel Kamau Nganga (Deceased) (Succession Cause E032 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 4183 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ Lucy Wanjiku Kinuthia is appointed as a Co-administrator. The application for DNA testing of the minor, SKN, is dismissed. The Estate of Cephas Ng’ang’a Kamau is included in the schedule of distribution.

In re Estate of Nelson Matheka Nzioki (Deceased) (Succession Cause 910 of 2012) [2026] KEHC 1778 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The applications are allowed with temporary injunctions and orders to maintain the current position on the land.

In re Estate of Francis Mwanza Kieti (Deceased) (Succession Cause 3329 of 2003) [2026] KEHC 1527 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that the 2nd Administrator acted within his powers and that the costs claimed are not fictitious.

In re Estate of Kimani Gitere (Deceased) (Succession Cause 777 of 1985) [2026] KEHC 1533 (KLR) (Family) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The properties LR K Githunguri/ T.209 and LR No. Githunguri/Githunguri/165 should be vested in Judith Nyawira and Robert Mwangi Wanjohi as per the law of succession for polygamous estates.

Wanjohi & 2 others v King’Ori & another (Succession Cause 69 of 2000) [2026] KEHC 1589 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court orders the respondents to allow the applicants to cut down the trees on the suit property and sell them to fund the transmission of the estate.

In re Estate of the Late Francis Kipkoech Cheptoo alias Kimoso (Deceased) (Succession Cause E148 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 1447 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed, and the orders from November 14, 2025, remain in force.

In re Estate of Jama Mohamed (Deceased) (Succession Cause 34 of 1986) [2026] KEHC 1458 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)

In re Estate of Lucas Ntalamea Ole Kudate (Deceased) (Succession Cause E008 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 1723 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismissed the application to reinstate, finding that the applicant did not show sufficient cause for the advocate's lateness and that the dismissal was not a procedural hiccup.

In re Estate of John Mutongu Ngatia (Deceased) (Succession Cause E3050 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 1494 (KLR) (Family) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The grant of Letters of Administration was properly obtained and should not be revoked. The respondent is the sole beneficiary and should administer the estate.

In re Estate of John Gatuu Gichuhi alias John Gatu Gichuhi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 380 of 1991) [2026] KEHC 1531 (KLR) (Family) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The grant should not be revoked, and the application is dismissed. The administrators will proceed to distribute the assets as provided in the certificate of confirmation.

In re Estate of Marsalus Onyango Obiero (Deceased) (Succession Cause 20 of 2019) [2026] KEHC 1448 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The orders issued on 29th January, 2024 are hereby rectified by replacing the name of Steven Obop Okulo Anyango with Francis Obop Anyango.

In re Estate of M'Mungania M'Mwamba alias Mungania Mwamba (Succession Cause E016 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 1560 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is upheld, and the lower court's ruling is set aside. The grant of letters of administration is returned to the lower court for implementation. The trial court is instructed to ensure that the proposed distribution of the estate does not result in violence and that the sub-division of the estate is only authorized by the court.

In re Estate of Wamukira Karuru (Deceased) (Succession Cause 69 of 2000) [2026] KEHC 1752 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court orders the respondents to allow the applicants to cut down the trees on the suit property and sell them to fund the transmission of the estate.

In re EState of Kikuvi Philip Mukukya (Deceased) (Succession Cause E977 of 2020) [2026] KEHC 1510 (KLR) (Family) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)

In re Estate of Samuel Mweri Macharia (Deceased) (Succession Cause 870 of 1991) [2026] KEHC 1974 (KLR) (Family) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for a temporary injunction is dismissed.

In re Estate of Stephen Marete M'Ikiunga (Deceased) (Succession Cause 25 of 1995) [2026] KEHC 1557 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court revokes the grant of representation and orders the petitioner to render a true account of the estate of the deceased.

In re Estate of Kamau Esther Wangari (Deceased) (Succession Cause E3604 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 1490 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The estate comprises the properties listed in paragraph 8, and the beneficiaries are Isaac Maina Kamau, Hiram Mwangi Kamau, Eunice Wairimu Kamau, Sarah Wangui Kamau, and the children of John Kibe Kamau.

In re Estate of Grace Wanjiku Muthamu (Deceased) (Succession Cause E692 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 1530 (KLR) (Family) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for contempt is dismissed, but the administrators are ordered to finalize the estate transmission within 6 months and pay the applicants Kshs 30,000 in costs within 30 days.

In re Estate of Cyrus Muchina Karaka (Deceased) (Succession Cause E3345 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 1532 (KLR) (Family) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The deceased and the applicant had a valid marriage. The will is valid, and the estate should be distributed according to the will.

In re Estate of R B Moses Otieno (Deceased) (Succession Cause E2111 of 2021) [2026] KEHC 1496 (KLR) (Family) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The grant of Letters of Administration is not revoked, beneficiaries are those enumerated, assets are specified, and the administrator is ordered to present a summons for confirmation.

In re Estate of Joseph Adega Raye (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application 4 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 1367 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The matter is withdrawn from the Maseno Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court and transferred to Kombewa Court.

In re Estate of Cosmas Odhiambo Nyawara (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application 13 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 1288 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The matter is withdrawn from the Maseno Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court and transferred to Kombewa Court. The file is marked as closed.

Nandeka v Manthi & another (Succession Cause 122 of 2010) [2026] KEHC 1621 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that the Applicant has locus standi to move this court and has established grounds for revocation of the conrmed grant.