Kenyan case law

Masila & another v Masila (Succession Cause 233 of 2015) [2026] KEHC 4400 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)

In re Estate of Dinah Mwombe alias Dinah Chebukwa Mwombe (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E010 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 1386 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court adopts the Mediation Settlement Agreement dated 20th November 2024 as an order of the court and grants the Objectors thirty (30) days to file and serve their application to set aside the aforesaid order.

In re Estate of Natolio Nagwebonia Mbolu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 126 of 2008) [2026] KEHC 1694 (KLR) (10 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application to remove the Public Trustee was allowed by consent, and the orders appointing the Public Trustee were reviewed. The application to join and exclude properties shall be handled during the viva voce hearing of the application dated 26th April 2023.

In re Estate of Musau (Deceased) (Succession Cause 151 of 2017) [2026] KEHC 4385 (KLR) (10 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application to revoke the grant was not merited. The application to amend the grant and confirm it before the expiry of 6 months was merited.

In re Estate of Jatane Nawe Gube (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1679 of 2007) [2026] KEHC 1416 (KLR) (Family) (10 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed. The Court requires evidence of a proximate legal interest capable of being affected by the orders of the Court.

In re Estate of Patrick Mutheke Ndeti (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1333 of 2007) [2026] KEHC 1449 (KLR) (10 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The grant issued to the deceased administrator is hereby revoked under section 76(e) of the Law of Succession Act. A fresh grant of letters of administration intestate shall issue to Esther Ngondu Ndeti and Alex Kiilu Ndeti.

In re Estate of Pia Swatton Heusi aka Pia Swatton (Deceased) (Succession Cause E083 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 1418 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The protestor's claim is dismissed as frivolous and vexatious.

In re Estate of Wafula Wasike Agunda (Deceased) (Succession Cause 53 of 2001) [2026] KEHC 1696 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The grant of letters of administration is confirmed, and the estate is distributed as proposed in the application.

In re Estate of Kahindi Ngowa Jogolo (Deceased) (Succession Cause E063 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 1417 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The will is valid and binding. The protest filed by Laurine Tsetse Mwaringa and Kasichana Glory Kahindi is dismissed.

In re Estate of Ngaara gathuri alias Ngara Gathuri (Deceased) (Succession Cause 549 of 2012) [2026] KEHC 1327 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The protest should be allowed and the mode of distribution suggested by the Petitioner set aside.

In re Estate of the Late Joseph Toroitich Cherono (Deceased) (Succession Cause 46 of 2020) [2026] KEHC 1130 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court will not grant leave to appeal as the intended appellant must raise weighty and substantial questions of law of general significance that warrant determination by the Court of Appeal.

In re Estate of Kitua (Deceased) (Succession Cause E021 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 2879 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The affidavit of protest is dismissed, and the estate will be distributed as per the schedule in the certificate of confirmation of grant, with a modification to account no. 3004143700 at National Bank of Kenya.

In re Estate of Pila Musa Ang'aha alias Pila Ang'aha (Succession Cause 97 of 2021) [2026] KEHC 1414 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Sentence)

✦ The court fined the Objector Kshs 50,000 or sentenced her to six months in prison.

In re Estate of Nathaniel Njoroge Karano alias Njoroge Karano (Deceased) (Succession Cause 207 of 2007) [2026] KEHC 1325 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The grant of administration is revoked due to material nondisclosure and fraud.

In re Estate of Nyaga Mamithi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 691 of 2012) [2026] KEHC 1352 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as the proceedings to obtain the grant were not defective and obtained fraudulently, and the application is res judicata.

In re Estate of Aduoli Agoro Adeya (Deceased) (Succession Cause 306 of 2010) [2026] KEHC 1790 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ No basis for revocation of the grant herein. The application is dismissed.

In re Estate of Jackson Wamae alias Wamai s/o Kingarui (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E030 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 1108 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is allowed, and the decision of the learned Principal Magistrate Hon. Kaimenyi Kanyiri is set aside. The respondents' application for variation is dismissed.

In re Estate of Teresiah Wairimu Kamau (Deceased) (Succession Cause 125 of 2016) [2026] KEHC 1162 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Protest to be devoid of merit and dismissed with no order as to costs. The Grant of Letters of Administration issued to John Thuo Kamau And The Late Joseph Karuri Kamau is hereby revoked and fresh Grant to issue in the sole name of John Thuo R. Kamau.

In re Estate of Francis Muhiga Ndori (Deceased) (Succession Cause 164 of 1996) [2026] KEHC 1116 (KLR) (5 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismisses Hillary Muhiga Ndori's summons for revocation of the grant.

In re Estate of Ibrahim Gitonga Wang'ondu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 377 of 2009) [2026] KEHC 1329 (KLR) (5 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for redistribution is struck out as the administrator has been discharged and titles have been issued.

In re Estate of Eparas Wangui Ndegwa (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1282 of 1991) [2026] KEHC 1114 (KLR) (Family) (5 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court allows the application for rectification and amends the grant and schedule of distribution as per the further affidavit.

In re Estate of Gabriel Onyango Rawayo (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause E008 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 1000 (KLR) (5 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The grant of letters of administration intestate issued to the Petitioner herein is revoked, and a fresh grant is issued in the names of Vincent Samson Oduor and Rose Atieno Otieno.

In re Estate of Duncan Ndirangu Ngumi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 338 of 2002) [2026] KEHC 1317 (KLR) (5 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the grant of letters of administration is rectified and varied to align with the mediation agreement. The title number is cancelled and reverted to the deceased's name for transfer as per the certificate of confirmation.

In re Estate of Kantaben Ramniklal Naker (Deceased) (Succession Cause E199 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 1158 (KLR) (Family) (5 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The prayers in the Summons are granted. The Confirmation of Grant of Probate dated 13th February 2024, be amended to include 20% share in Aarem Investment Partnership (Certificate of Registration Number BN 216099), as item no. 4 in the schedule of assets of the deceased.

In re Estate of Beatrice Osare Simiyu (Deceased) (Succession Cause E235 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 1058 (KLR) (5 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants a Limited Grant of Letters of Administration Ad Colligenda to allow the applicant to collect and preserve the deceased's assets, with the condition that the funds are not to be distributed to beneficiaries.