Kenyan case law

In re Estate of the Late David Aura Wesonga (Deceased) (Succession Cause 257 of 2012) [2025] KEHC 19176 (KLR) (19 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the applicants are permitted to participate in the hearing of the application, either in support or opposition.

In re Estate of Josephat Imwana Okoki (Deceased) (Succession Cause 56 of 2013) [2025] KEHC 18979 (KLR) (19 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The grant to Lawrence Barasa Imwana is revoked, and Remigius Ebu Imwana, Saferio Daniel Elalai, and Margaret Tata Otwani are appointed as administrators. The estate is distributed equally among the 7 children of the deceased.

In re Estate of David Oduor Odhiambo - Deceased (Miscellaneous Succession Application E003 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 18775 (KLR) (19 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The applicant's application for review is dismissed as she has not provided sufficient grounds.

In re Estate of Kipserem arap Rotuk (Succession Cause 352 of 2015) [2025] KEHC 19086 (KLR) (19 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the 1st respondent is temporarily restrained from tilling, leasing, or intermeddling with the land. An order of status quo is maintained.

In re Estate of the Late Philip Cheruiyot Mitei (Deceased) (Succession Cause 7 of 2020) [2025] KEHC 19134 (KLR) (19 December 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court dismissed the protest and allowed the petition for confirmation of the grant of letters of administration.

In re Estate of Peter Ouma Obwogo (Deceased) (Succession Cause E001 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 18981 (KLR) (19 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The grant should not be revoked, and the applicant should be appointed as an administratrix. The assets left out should be brought into the estate, and the 3 widows should attempt to agree on a new distribution plan.

In re Estate of Christopher Cherutich Kimeli (Deceased) (Succession Cause E95 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 18850 (KLR) (19 December 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The estate will be distributed as proposed by the Petitioners, with the disputed land to be held in trust for the Objectors.

In re Estate of Muganga Matayo Wasike (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E035 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 18924 (KLR) (19 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed. An order is issued staying the implementation of the Certificate of Confirmation of Grant issued by the trial court.

In re Estate of the Late Boniface Kieti Ndambuki (Deceased) (Succession Cause E038 of 2023) [2025] KEMC 359 (KLR) (19 December 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Court finds that the Administrator's inventory of Masii/Vyulya/1173 and 1174 is incorrect and excludes them from the distributable estate. The Court has jurisdiction to determine the validity of the sales of Masii/Mithini/284 and Masii/Vyulya/1179, but not to distribute the net estate. The Court distributes Masii/Mithini/278 and Centum Shares accordingly.

Akwanyi (Deceased) v Akwanyi & 2 others; Akwanyi (Respondent) (Succession Cause 241 of 1990) [2025] KEHC 18922 (KLR) (19 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court is functus ocio and cannot re-survey the land or incorporate the purchaser into the proceedings.

In Re Estate of Mbaria Wirenge(Deceased) (Succession Cause 258 of 2013) [2025] KEHC 18851 (KLR) (19 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The grant should be revoked.

In re Estate of Edward Talam Limo (Deceased) (Succession Cause E040 of 2018) [2025] KEHC 18616 (KLR) (18 December 2025) (Ruling)

In re Estate of Joel Kimetet arap Langat (Deceased) (Succession Cause E012 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 18795 (KLR) (18 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court allows the application for DNA testing to determine the paternity of the Objector's children.

In re Estate of the Late Amos Mwangi Kihara (Deceased) (Succession Cause E676 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 19073 (KLR) (Family) (18 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court allows the Summons dated 19th September 2025 and orders the payment of costs.

In re Estate of Jackson Njoroge Kunina (Deceased) (Succession Cause 533 of 1990) [2025] KEHC 18840 (KLR) (Family) (18 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application for rectification of the grant is allowed.

In re Estate of Chandrakant Manibhai Patel (Deceased) (Succession Cause E14 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 18798 (KLR) (18 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The grant of Letters of Administration Intestate is confirmed before the expiry of six months due to compelling circumstances.

In re Estate of Cheres Arap Komaing Alias Cheres Kamoing (Deceased) (Succession Cause 22 of 2012) [2025] KEHC 18754 (KLR) (18 December 2025) (Judgment)

In re Estate of Nahashon Kiragu Mbuthia (Deceased) (Succession Cause 146 of 2017) [2025] KEHC 18833 (KLR) (18 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court ordered the 2nd Administrator to execute the transfer documents in favor of Jane Wanjiru Kiragu within 30 days, and in default, the Deputy Registrar would execute the instruments of transfer.

In re Estate Of David Kiplangat Alias David Koskey (Deceased) (Succession Cause 30 of 2016) [2025] KEHC 18796 (KLR) (18 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The preliminary objection is dismissed as the court retains jurisdiction to hear the application for revocation of the grant, whether or not it is confirmed.

In re Estate of the Late Alwala Kimetto- Deceased (Succession Cause 160 of 1995) [2025] KEHC 19037 (KLR) (18 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court granted the application to join Stanlaus Mutai as an interested party and stayed further proceedings pending the hearing and determination of the application.

In re Estate of Kipturgut Arap Cheruiyot alias Kipturgut Cheruiyot (Deceased) (Succession Cause 31 of 2019) [2025] KEHC 18755 (KLR) (18 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is incompetent and the chamber summons dated 8th April, 2025 is hereby ordered struck out.

In re Estate of Tapnyobii Chemurer Leldayet (Deceased) (Succession Cause 39 of 2005) [2025] KEHC 18756 (KLR) (18 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The motion is dismissed as inappropriate. The Certificates of Grant are revoked, and a fresh Grant is issued in the names of Jackson Kipyegon A. Koromicha and Grace Chebet Koromicha.

In re Estate of Josephat Musau Mukuva (Deceased) (Succession Cause 733 of 2007) [2025] KEHC 18827 (KLR) (18 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The High Court's order is upheld, and the Kithimani Court's judgment is declared null and void.

In re Estate of Elijah Chebokoiyo Chepkwony (Deceased) (Succession Cause 44 of 2006) [2025] KEHC 19030 (KLR) (18 December 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court revokes the confirmed grant dated 27th October, 2022

In re Estate of Jeremiah Kimani Wangire (Deceased) (Succession Cause 523 of 1985) [2025] KEHC 19081 (KLR) (Family) (18 December 2025) (Directions)

✦ The court directs the file to be referred to the Deputy Registrar of the Family Division for further consideration.