Kenyan case law
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In re Estate of Charles Kamau Muigai (Deceased) (Succession Cause 799 of 2009) [2026] KEHC 377 (KLR) (Family) (26 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court directs the administrators to file a current inventory and schedule of assets, identify and join any third parties affected, and propose a revised mode of distribution with supporting evidence.
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In re Estate of Abrahim Gitahi Gateru (Deceased) (Succession Cause 560 of 2004) [2026] KEHC 693 (KLR) (26 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application for leave to appeal is dismissed as untimely and without merit. The application for interim orders is dismissed. The application for a stay pending appeal is dismissed. The application for leave to file an appeal out of time is dismissed. The application for leave to file a new application for change of advocates is granted with conditions.
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In re Estate of Samuel Ngwadu Munga (Deceased) (Succession Cause E019 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 1074 (KLR) (26 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court held that there has been intermeddling with the deceased's estate by the applicant.
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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.
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In re Estate of Allan Ndungu Ngugi (Deceased) (Succession Cause E1562 of 2021) [2026] KEHC 514 (KLR) (Family) (23 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is granted
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In re Estate of Fridah Wairimu Wanguhu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 768 of 2012) [2026] KEHC 342 (KLR) (23 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The protestor's claim that the property is a gift and not part of the estate is dismissed as res judicata.
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In re Estate of Esther Nzingo Kalume (Deceased) (Succession Cause E014 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 405 (KLR) (Family) (23 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court ordered the 1st and 2nd Respondents to stop interfering with the estate assets and to appear in court to show cause for contempt of court.
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In re Estate of Gikori Karungu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 2539 of 2012) [2026] KEHC 306 (KLR) (Family) (22 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The 2017/2018 rectified grant contains unauthorized changes and must be corrected. The exclusion of grandchildren and great-grandchildren is a material error.
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In re Jane Ngige Karungu (Deceased) (Succession Cause E3385 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 251 (KLR) (Family) (22 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The grant should not be revoked, and the matter should remain in the Milimani Law Courts.
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In re Estate of Cherop Kibowen alias Arap Kibowen (Deceased) (Succession Cause 27 of 2019) [2026] KEHC 259 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed but with conditions. The applicant will pay Kshs.10,000/- in costs to the respondent, and the Land Registrar will comply with the actual orders issued on 26/2/25.
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In re Estate of the Late Mungai Macharia Kahoro (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1530 of 2012) [2026] KEHC 257 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed as prayed with costs to the Applicant
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In re Estate of the Late Titus Ndungu Kimani (Deceased) (Succession Cause E1269 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 250 (KLR) (Family) (22 January 2026) (Directions)
✦ The objection proceedings shall be determined by way of viva voce evidence, and the parties are granted leave to file and exchange further affidavits and witness statements within 30 days.
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In re Estate of Bunde Odongo & Omutu Odongo (Deceased) (Succession Cause 3 of 2018) [2026] KEHC 376 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is misconceived and is hereby struck out with no order as to costs.
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In re Estate of Ngoniole Shikhole Makamu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 379 of 2006) [2026] KEHC 386 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants a temporary injunction restraining the respondent from constructing, fencing, cutting trees, harassing or evicting beneficiaries or alleged purchasers on the estate property pending the succession cause.
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In re Estate of Andrew Mwabaka Muyale alias Muyare Mwabaka (Deceased) (Succession Cause 694 of 2011) [2026] KEHC 382 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court reviews its judgment to avoid the disruption of the other beneficiaries.
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In re Estate of Karurino Mutiga Rwiga alias Mutiga Rwiga (Deceased) (Succession Cause E007 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 401 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is withdrawn due to the appellant's notice of withdrawal.
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In re Estate of the Late Stephen Matheri Chege (Deceased) (Succession Cause E040 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 458 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed as the applicant lacks the capacity to move this court for any orders regarding the deceased's estate.
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In re Estate of Peter Mwarangu Ngugi (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application E63 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 363 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed, and the Succession Cause is withdrawn and transferred to the High Court.
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In re Estate of Mugwika M’njari alias M’mugwika M’njari – (Deceased) (Succession Cause 521 of 2015) [2026] KEHC 413 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The grant of letters of administration to Arnold Kamui Mugwika, Lydia Muthambi Mugwika, Faustin Gakindu Mugwika, and Florence Mugwika Njari is confirmed.
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In re Estate of Richard Kigondu Kigeria (Deceased) (Succession Cause 192 of 2013 & 114 of 2011 (Consolidated)) [2026] KEHC 329 (KLR) (21 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court reinstated the status quo at the time of the previous judgment, cancelling all entries made after 18th September 2024 and staying execution pending the appeal.
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Nyongesa v Nyongesa & another (Succession Appeal E036 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 217 (KLR) (21 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants the stay of execution pending appeal.
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In re Estate of David Mulei (Deceased) (Succession Cause 177 of 2013) [2026] KEHC 800 (KLR) (21 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed in its entirety.
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In re Estate of Gikandi Home alias Gikandi Wahome (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E005 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 364 (KLR) (21 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court orders that the status quo be maintained, the appeal be heard on priority, and costs to abide the appeal.
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In re Estate of Ali Alex Magokha (Deceased) (Succession Cause 173 of 2008) [2026] KEHC 1111 (KLR) (21 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed, and any further proceedings in this case are hereby stayed pending determination of the ELC suit.
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In re Estate of John Makara Muriuki alias Makara Muriuki (Deceased) (Succession Cause 328 of 1996) [2026] KEHC 256 (KLR) (20 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application for stay of execution is dismissed as the appeal No. 114 of 2017 is binding and the substance of the application had already been addressed by the court of appeal.