Kenyan case law

In Re Estate of Gichini Kibui Alias Gichini Κibui(Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause 3 of 2015) [2025] KEHC 18935 (KLR) (16 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court allows the applications for DNA testing and orders the respondent and one of the minors to submit themselves for the test within 30 days.

In re Estate of Kipkoech Rogito alias Chebusit Arap Rogito (Deceased) (Succession Cause 52 of 2017) [2025] KEHC 18403 (KLR) (16 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Grant of Representation is not revoked as the Applicants failed to satisfy the requisite grounds for revocation.

In re Estate of Amritlal Jivraj Shah (Deceased) (Succession Cause 2441 of 1997) [2025] KEHC 18934 (KLR) (Family) (16 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court granted the application for preservation orders.

In re Estate of the Late Stanley Munga Githunguri (Deceased) (Succession Cause E574 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 18504 (KLR) (Family) (16 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds the Applicant's application to be valid, but with the condition that the parties must agree on the amount of Kivukoni school fees at the level of Braeburn school Arusha.

In re Estate of David Chepkwony arap Cheboibeny (Deceased) (Succession Cause E037 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 18521 (KLR) (16 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court ruled that the deceased's estate cannot be a free property for distribution until the issue of ownership is determined, and the proper forum for such a determination is the Environmental and Land Court.

In re Estate of Agnes Wangare Ogada (Deceased) (Succession Cause 370 of 2007) [2025] KEHC 18741 (KLR) (16 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Application is dismissed with no orders as to costs

In re Estate of Antony Kamau Mwangi (Deceased) (Succession Cause E895 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 18415 (KLR) (16 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants the application for access to and transfer of funds for the purpose of paying the outstanding installments on the apartments, but limits the transfer to the two apartments mentioned and no other payments shall be made outside the said request.

Juma v Aura (Succession Cause 26 of 1999) [2025] KEHC 18595 (KLR) (16 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The grant of letters of administration and subsequent transactions are revoked, and the estate is to be equally distributed among all 16 children.

In re Estate of Wangari Karuku Wathiai (Deceased) (Succession Cause 7 of 2010) [2025] KEHC 18505 (KLR) (16 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court ruled that Benson Wathiai Karuku and his sister Hellen Wangari Karuku are not direct beneficiaries of the estate and the matrimonial home at Section 58 should be held in trust for the entire family.

In re Estate of Juma Shiteswa Linani (Deceased) (Succession Cause 26 of 1999) [2025] KEHC 18461 (KLR) (16 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The distribution of the estate among the sons in 2009 is set aside, and the estate shall be equally distributed among the 16 children (sons and daughters).

Mulunda v Mulunda (Succession Cause E014 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 18644 (KLR) (15 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The widow's life interest is granted, a joint rental account is ordered, and an injunction is granted on the contested land.

In re Estate of Julius Cheruiyot Ngeno (Deceased) (Succession Cause 3 of 2019) [2025] KEHC 18349 (KLR) (15 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Protestors' application for revocation of the Grant is dismissed. The 2nd Petitioner's application for orders is allowed.

In re Estate of Athanas Lucas Mulunda Wandengu (Deceased) (Succession Cause E014 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 18460 (KLR) (15 December 2025) (Ruling)

Wambigo v Munyiri (Succession Appeal E027 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 18509 (KLR) (15 December 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is not merited.

In re Estate of Kipkosgei Kiplagat Kamar (Deceased) (Succession Cause 59 of 1997) [2025] KEHC 18420 (KLR) (15 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ A temporary injunction is issued to prevent the 1st and 2nd Administrators from interfering with the 3rd Administrator and 3rd Objector's use of the 366-acre parcel of land.

In re Estate of Osoro Bosire (Deceased) (Succession Cause 70 of 2014) [2025] KEHC 18977 (KLR) (15 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court orders the grant to be rectified to represent the actual acreage occupied on the ground.

In re Estate of Kega Ndwiga (Deceased) (Succession Cause 292 of 2012) [2025] KEHC 19047 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The applicant's application has merit and the court orders the Executive Officer of the Court to execute the transfer documents.

In re Estate of Akram Amrani Mohamed (Deceased) (Succession Cause E113 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 19038 (KLR) (9 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The costs and expenses incurred by the administrators in securing the assets of the estate and valuation were reasonable and should be reimbursed from the estate of the deceased.

In re Estate of the Late Lucy waithira Muiruri (Deceased) (Succession Cause E104 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 18302 (KLR) (5 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court is constrained from making a final order on confirmation of the grant at this juncture and grants a brief and final opportunity for formal protests to be filed, followed by a proportionate period for reply by the Administratrix and any supportive beneficiaries.

In re Estate of Anna Nyathama (Deceased) (Succession Cause 13 of 2017) [2025] KEHC 18111 (KLR) (5 December 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court directs that the suit property be distributed equally among the beneficiaries, with the Protestor not having a greater claim to it.

In re Estate of the Late GGK (Deceased) (Succession Cause E007 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 18313 (KLR) (5 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ Application for DNA test is dismissed as it lacks merit.

In re Estate of Valent Wamalwa Mutoro (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E009 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 18803 (KLR) (5 December 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The ruling of the subordinate court is set aside, and the summons for revocation of the grant is heard and determined by an appropriate court having the requisite pecuniary jurisdiction.

In re Estate of the Late Naomi Wanjiku Muriuki alias Naomi W Muriuki (Deceased) (Succession Cause 5 of 2020) [2025] KEHC 18303 (KLR) (5 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The properties are part of the deceased's estate and need to be included in the schedule of assets and the certificate of confirmation of grant amended accordingly.

In re Estate of Kombo Juma Mzee (Deceased) (Succession Cause E074 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 18231 (KLR) (4 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The protestor's objection is dismissed, and the grant of letters of administration is confirmed.

In re Estate of Julius Mwova Musyoka (Deceased) (Succession Cause 34 of 2008) [2025] KEHC 18177 (KLR) (4 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The grant shall be rectified to include the properties Kibauni/Kamuthwa/18 and Kibauni/Kamuthwa/4 and divided equally among the beneficiaries. The property Kibauni/Ngungi/2 will be set aside until proof of its ownership is produced.