Kenyan case law

In re Estate of Waswa Nabwela Wekulo - Deceased (Succession Cause E014 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 1176 (KLR) (5 February 2026) (Directions)

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 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 Waswa Toili Waminila - Deceased (Succession Cause 274 of 2010) [2026] KEHC 1180 (KLR) (5 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The estate of the deceased Waswa Toili Waminila shall be distributed as per the consent on the mode of distribution dated 8.12.2025.

In re Estate of Macheso Situma - Deceased (Succession Cause 53 of 1998) [2026] KEHC 1181 (KLR) (5 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court appoints Fabiano Barasa Macheso as the administrator of the estate of the deceased Pius Nyongesa Macheso.

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 the Late James Kimarta Ruto (Deceased) (Succession Cause 311 of 2013) [2026] KEHC 1143 (KLR) (5 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court will not revoke the grant but will issue conservatory orders and stay further dealings with the estate.

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 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 Estate of Charles Muraguri Njogu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 540 of 2010) [2026] KEHC 922 (KLR) (4 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The grant issued to the deceased M M cannot be revived. A fresh grant is issued to the estate of the deceased herein to George Maina Muraguri.

In re Estate of Rashid Mohamed (Deceased) (Succession Cause 150 of 1998) [2026] KEHC 1079 (KLR) (4 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ Leave to appeal must be sought and granted

In re Estate of Wekesa Sioni - Deceased (Succession Cause 90 of 2016) [2026] KEHC 1178 (KLR) (3 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The mediation report dated 17.3.2025 prepared by Samwel M. Mbugua is hereby adopted as an order of this court.

In re Estate of Muchuru Njeru (Deceased) (Succession Cause 209 of 2015) [2026] KEHC 1007 (KLR) (3 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court orders the Respondent to sign Form 42 and other necessary documents, and in default, the Deputy Registrar is authorized to sign them.

In re Estate of Barasa Wasike alias Simon Barasa (Deceased) (Succession Cause 14 of 2006) [2026] KEHC 1194 (KLR) (3 February 2026) (Directions)

✦ The Administrator is directed to file a summons for confirmation of the grant within 14 days, and the intended summons will be heard on July 27, 2026. All beneficiaries are required to attend the court hearing.

In re Estate of Henry Medosi Masake (Deceased) (Succession Cause 258 of 2014) [2026] KEHC 1186 (KLR) (3 February 2026) (Directions)

✦ The objectors are granted 14 days to file and serve their witness statements and documents. The protest dated 25.5.2026 is adjourned to 18.7.2023 on account of unpreparedness of parties.

In re Estate of Titus M'Beta M'Muthara (Miscellaneous Succession Cause 3 of 2017) [2026] KEHC 976 (KLR) (3 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court rectified the grant to read Plot No. M18A and ordered the distribution of Plot No. M18A in the names of the 2nd Petitioner and the 1st Interested Party.

In re Estate of Stephen Mbugua Murihia (Deceased) (Succession Cause 2605 of 2001) [2026] KEHC 1452 (KLR) (3 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed in its entirety, and the orders issued on 20th December 2024 are not stayed. Leave to appeal is declined. The trustees shall continue to administer the estate strictly in accordance with the terms of the will.

In re Estate of Chasala (Deceased) (Succession Cause 205 of 2014) [2026] KEHC 4566 (KLR) (3 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds the application procedurally viable and applies the standards set out in Section 76 of the Law of Succession Act to assess the defect in the confirmed grant.

In re Estate of Arthur Maina Karue alias Arthur Maina (Deceased) (Succession Cause E063 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 1017 (KLR) (3 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The petition for letters of administration ad colligenda defuncti is dismissed.

In re Estate of M’Ntabari Nkune alias Ntabari Nkune (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause 17 of 2016) [2026] KEHC 995 (KLR) (3 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court has jurisdiction to entertain the application for rectification of the grant under Section 74 of the Law of Succession Act.

In re Estate of Wekesa Sioni - Deceased (Succession Cause 90 of 2016) [2026] KEHC 1177 (KLR) (3 February 2026) (Directions)

✦ The Administrator is directed to file fresh summons for confirmation of grant within 30 days from the date of the judgment.

In re Estate of Gitari Gichohi (Deceased) (Succession Appeal 1 of 2019) [2026] KEHC 1085 (KLR) (3 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ This Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain a further appeal.

In re Estate of Michael Pkerker Tongojin (Deceased) (Succession Cause 203 of 2007) [2026] KEHC 840 (KLR) (3 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The grant of administration should not be revoked, and E N will receive 2.5 acres of the Twiga Settlement Scheme Plot No.306, while P M M will receive the remaining 2.5 acres.

In re Estate of Kariuki Wambugu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 474 of 2004) [2026] KEHC 1018 (KLR) (3 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for review is dismissed as there is no room for a second review.