Kenyan case law
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In re Estate of Jaswant Singh Boor Singh Dhanjal (Deceased) (Succession Cause 20 of 2006) [2026] KEHC 1080 (KLR) (2 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application for recusal is dismissed
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In re Estate of Adrian Wekesa Makokha (Deceased) (Succession Cause E004 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 1184 (KLR) (2 February 2026) (Directions)
✦ The application is not certified urgent. The application must be served within 3 days and responses filed within 7 days from the date hereof. The applicant must file and serve submissions within 21 days of the other parties doing so within 42 days from the date hereof.
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In re the Estate of Nguba s/o Kibe (Deceased) (Succession Cause 238 of 2013) [2026] KEHC 853 (KLR) (2 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The grant is revoked, and a new grant is issued to Joseph Bourne Giteru and Mary Lurencinah Wanjiru with specified shares.
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In re Estate of William Melchizedeck Oketch (Deceased) (Succession Cause 21 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 1008 (KLR) (2 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The 2nd Objector is not entitled to share in the distribution of the estate of the deceased as a daughter-in-law. The proposed mode of distribution is equitable.
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In re Estate of Carmelina Ngami Mburu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1130 of 2018) [2026] KEHC 957 (KLR) (Family) (2 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Applicant’s invocation of review is without merit; the threshold required for such proceedings under Order 45 of the Civil Procedure Rules has not been met.
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In re Estate of Peter Mabonga Musungu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 03 of 2000) [2026] KEHC 1185 (KLR) (2 February 2026) (Directions)
✦ The ruling on the notice of motion dated 23.1.2025 shall be delivered on 28.5.2026.
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In re Estate of Mika Kipkemboi Bwana - Deceased (Succession Cause 49B of 2023) [2026] KEHC 737 (KLR) (2 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The estate of the deceased shall be distributed as follows: 10 acres to Sarah Chepkwony Ngeny, 20.6 acres to each of Nicholas Kiplimo Kemboi, Philip Korir Buana, Margaret Chebet Birgen, Eliud Kipruto Kemboi, Benjamin Kipchumba Biloi, Kennedy Kiplagat Serem, Grace Chebet, Anthony Biwott Menjo, Selly Cheptoo Kemboi, Dickson Kogo, and 3 acres to Rael Cherotich. The church will receive half an acre.
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In re Estate of Musa Fukwo Waluse - Deceased (Succession Cause E010 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 1175 (KLR) (2 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court ruled that the petitioner must file a summons for conrmation of grant after 15.7.2026.
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In re Estate of Nahashon Amukoa Wanyembe - Deceased (Succession Cause E003 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 1174 (KLR) (2 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Civil registry is instructed to confirm if the Petitioner has complied with the check list and, if so, to draft the letters of administration for the Judge's signature.
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In re Lucia Njenga Karanja & Peter Karinde Njenga (Deceaseds) (Succession Cause E056 & E057 of 2024 (Consolidated)) [2026] KEHC 1075 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The grant issued to Sharon Adhiambo Oduor is revoked
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In re Estate of Nelson Atieno Owuor (Deceased) (Succession Cause E008 of 2021) [2026] KEHC 766 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is granted, and the respondent is ordered to disburse a monthly stipend of Kshs. 100,000 to the applicant for subsistence/reasonable provision until the grant is cancelled and a new grant issued and/or distribution done.
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In re Estate of the Late Kiopchemis Chepngok alias Kipchenus Chepngor (Deceased) (Succession Cause 401 of 2014) [2026] KEHC 621 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found the alleged will to be valid and the testator to have testamentary capacity.
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In re Estate of Samuel Chesire Chebiego (Deceased) (Succession Cause E185 of 2015) [2026] KEHC 961 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Objectors' Summons for revocation of Grant is reinstated and heard on merits.
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In re Estate of Fares Michael Kuindwa (Deceased) (Succession Cause 172 of 2010) [2026] KEHC 1014 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court holds that Josephine is the deceased's wife and her children are his dependants. The estate's properties in Tana River County are governed by Pokomo customary law.
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In re Estate of Jane Wangari (Deceased) (Succession Cause 2187 of 2014) [2026] KEHC 516 (KLR) (Family) (29 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed, and the letters of administration issued to Charles Muigai Kihugah are set aside. The letters of administration issued to Stephen Ngunyi Wamuhu are held valid. Moses Wainaina Mwangi and Fredrick Maina Mwangi are ordered to be prosecuted for intermeddling with the estate.
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In re Estate of Webo Wasike Mayungu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 19 of 2020) [2026] KEHC 734 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court declined to confirm the grant and directed the administrators to file a joint mode of distribution that includes all beneficiaries and assets, and provides a clear and reasoned explanation for the proposed allocations.
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In re Estate of Simeon Nyachae (Also known as Simon Nyachae) - Deceased (Succession Cause E1780 of 2021) [2026] KEHC 1147 (KLR) (Family) (29 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the 1st applicant was not the wife of the deceased and thus not entitled to be a beneficiary or dependant of the estate.
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In re Estate of Moses Kitharari Iribi alias Moses Kitharari - Deceased (Succession Cause 143 of 1999) [2026] KEHC 985 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed for prayers 2 and 4, and declined for prayer 3.
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In re Estate of Ahmed Meera Lebbe Seyado Shiab Deen (Deceased) (Succession Cause 2188 of 2015) [2026] KEHC 542 (KLR) (Family) (29 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
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In re Estate of Zadock Mafura Kiara (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E082 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 1137 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The mode of distribution as ordered by the trial court was equitable and fair, and the appeal is dismissed.
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In re Estate of Peter Charles Nderito (Deceased) (Succession Cause 307 of 2006) [2026] KEHC 614 (KLR) (Family) (29 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court sets aside the orders from 20th November, 2024 and issues new directions, staying execution of the orders pending the hearing and determination of the application.
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In re Estate of Francis Kamuyu Kamau (Deceased) (Succession Cause 278 of 2017) [2026] KEHC 608 (KLR) (Family) (29 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed, and the previous order is confirmed.
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In re Estate of Charles Kariuki Gacheru (Deceased) (Succession Cause 83 of 2006 & Probate & Administration E1345 of 2020 (Consolidated)) [2026] KEHC 610 (KLR) (Family) (29 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with no order as to costs.
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In re Estate of Cyrus Giceru Mucuku - Deceased (Succession Cause E080 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 607 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court deferred the ruling and held in abeyance, directing the Administrators to file a detailed supplementary affidavit within 14 days providing proof of ownership and information about the new beneficiaries.
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Auma v Gyto Success Company Ltd (Miscellaneous Application E069 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 203 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court transfers the case Homa Bay CMELRC No. E002 of 2025, Vivian Auma v Gyto Success Company Ltd to Kendu Bay Law Courts for hearing and determination.