Kenyan case law

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.

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.

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.

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.

In re Estate of Mururu Rimbitu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 599 of 2009) [2026] KEHC 483 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as it lacks merit.

In re Estate of Michael Gachehe Mbui (Deceased) (Succession Cause 78 of 2016) [2026] KEHC 695 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court upheld the substitution of the administrator and the distribution of the estate as per the evidence presented.

In re Estate of Samwel Amanaka Ng'onze (Deceased) (Succession Cause 99 of 2021) [2026] KEHC 767 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Ruling)

In re Estate of Karimi Kagunda alias Karimi s/o Kagunda (Deceased) (Succession Cause 176 of 2000) [2026] KEHC 696 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court determined the validity of the will and the beneficiaries of the estate.

In re Estate of Richard Njoka Murwamwara alias Richard Njoka (Miscellaneous Succession Application 36 of 2011) [2026] KEHC 517 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The applications lack merit and the court's order distributing the estate is upheld.

In re Estate of Pila Musa Ang’aha alias Pila Ang’aha (Deceased) (Succession Cause 97 of 2021) [2026] KEHC 692 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ Objector is cited for contempt for disobeying court orders

In re Estate of Peter Machinji Isiaho Mutongoi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 770 of 2015) [2026] KEHC 418 (KLR) (27 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court revokes the grant of letters of administration issued to the petitioner and issues a fresh grant to both the petitioner and the objector.

In re Estate of Charles Mwitsukhani (Deceased) (Succession Cause 84 of 2021) [2026] KEHC 691 (KLR) (27 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ Objector's Summons for Revocation or Annulment of Grant is dismissed

Gichira & another v Mwema (Succession Appeal E006 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 622 (KLR) (27 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The notice of motion seeking a stay of execution of the judgment is struck out.

In re Estate of Sirwanei Chemweno Lekich (Deceased) (Succession Cause 45 of 2013) [2026] KEHC 425 (KLR) (27 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The grant of representation is revoked due to non-disclosure, concealment, and misrepresentation of material facts.

In re Estate of Desterio Musinaka Khaoya (Deceased) (Succession Cause E069 of 2014) [2026] KEHC 484 (KLR) (27 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The grant was obtained fraudulently and the respondent, Alfred Okumu, is ordered to transfer the disputed parcel to the applicant, Fredrick Wanyonyi Wabwile.

In re Estate of Fredrick Binayo Songolo (Deceased) (Succession Cause 5 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 625 (KLR) (27 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The proposed modes of distribution were not merited and dismissed.

In re Estate of Colman Morosso Bernardi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 874 of 1986) [2026] KEHC 414 (KLR) (Family) (27 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the Public Trustee is ordered to provide accounting and records as requested.

In re Estate of the Late Simon Kariuki Gathitu (Deceased) (Succession Cause E776 of 2022) [2026] KEMC 8 (KLR) (27 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Application is not allowed as the Applicant cannot seek rectification for the omission of properties from the beginning of the petition for grant of letters of administration.

In re Estate of William W M alias W M W alias W M (Deceased) (Succession Cause E016 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 758 (KLR) (27 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application to file a supplementary affidavit is not merited and is denied.

In re Estate of Mark Joel Ndichu Njenga (Deceased) (Succession Cause E of 2024) [2026] KEHC 457 (KLR) (27 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court granted the petitioners' application for the appointment of an estate agent, accounting for rent, extending the objection period, and granting leave to file an answer and cross-application.

In re Estate of Boiyo arap Murgor (Deceased) (Succession Cause 198 of 2005) [2026] KEHC 485 (KLR) (27 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The consent order dated 16/5/22 is found to be proper, and the application for revocation and setting aside the certificate of confirmation is dismissed. The court orders that each beneficiary can take possession of what is rightly theirs by law.

In re Estate of David Mutua Kisini (Deceased) (Succession Cause 644 of 2011) [2026] KEHC 730 (KLR) (27 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Petition is dismissed with no order as to costs, as it is not merited. The Applicants are directed to file a fresh petition if they wish to establish the property's inclusion in the estate.

In re Estate of Usata Tele Chabe (Deceased) (Succession Cause 92 of 2008) [2026] KEHC 467 (KLR) (26 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as it lacks merit and the applicant is not the rightful heir to the estate.

In re Estate of Gladys Nchoro Ayub (Deceased) (Succession Cause 737 of 2015) [2026] KEHC 482 (KLR) (26 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The grant of letters of administration should be annulled and revoked due to defects in the proceedings and the applicants' exclusion from the estate distribution.

In re Estate of the Late Angelo Kombanira Wangai (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E011 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 623 (KLR) (26 January 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court affirmed the trial court's decision, finding that the learned magistrate did not err in law or fact.