Kenyan case law
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In re Estate of Muendi Kilonzo alias Lydia Muendi (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E009 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 18154 (KLR) (4 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is partially successful and the ruling of the court below is set aside in so far as it purported to distribute the lands falling under share number 72 before its real ownership was determined.
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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.
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In re Estate of William Gatuhi Murathe also known as William G. Murathe also known as W. G. Murathe (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1300 of 2017) [2025] KEHC 18557 (KLR) (Family) (4 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants the orders sought by the applicants regarding the bank accounts and the estate account, invoking its inherent power to make such orders as necessary for the ends of justice.
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In re Estate of the Late Serah Munee Mutula (Deceased) (Succession Cause 368 of 2008) [2025] KEHC 18108 (KLR) (4 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court held that the sale of the properties by the deceased to the applicants was valid and that the properties form part of the estate.
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In re Estate of Michael Kahihu Thiongo (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1212 of 2008) [2025] KEHC 17993 (KLR) (Family) (4 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court did not revoke the grant of Letters of Administration and did not include the applicants as co-administrators. The Court found no evidence of fraud and ruled that the surviving spouse has a life interest in the estate.
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In re Estate of Gregory Ndambuki Muoki (Deceased) (Succession Cause 2252 of 2004) [2025] KEHC 18562 (KLR) (Family) (4 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application for removal of the deceased administrator should not have been filed, and the surviving administrators are empowered to continue administering the estate.
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In re Estate of Timothy Mwandi Muumbo (Succession Cause 1673 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 18033 (KLR) (Family) (4 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application to join the EACC is dismissed. The application for recusal is also dismissed as it is considered vexatious.
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In re Estate of Beth Wanjiru Mutonga (Deceased) (Succession Cause E084 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 18204 (KLR) (3 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed as the applicants have not shown that the application has been determined and have not caused the temporary restraining order to be set aside.
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In re Estate of the Late Eliud Wanjohi Maina (Deceased) (Succession Cause E008 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 17939 (KLR) (3 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application has merit and is allowed. The grant is amended to include the newly discovered properties, and the schedule of distribution is amended to include these properties for equal distribution among the beneficiaries.
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Omar v Mwandoe (Succession Appeal E002 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 18174 (KLR) (3 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The appeal is admitted for hearing before a single judge.
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In re Estate of Khamisi Chibete - Deceased (Succession Cause 540 of 2012) [2025] KEHC 18022 (KLR) (3 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The grant of letters of administration and the subsequent confirmation order are revoked and annulled. The original land parcel is declared null and void. A fresh grant of letters of administration is issued to Beatrice W.
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In re Estate of John Kirwa alias Kiprotich Kirwa alias John Kiprotich Kirwa (Deceased) (Succession Cause E025 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 18731 (KLR) (3 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed as there is no merit in the claim.
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In re Estate of the Late Daniel Kipsang Kimeto (Deceased) (Succession Cause E040 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 18783 (KLR) (3 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Summons for Revocation of Grant dated 4th September, 2025 is found to be without merit and is dismissed with each party bearing their own costs.
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In re Estate of the Late Sowe arap Chumo (Deceased) (Succession Cause 267 of 2004) [2025] KEHC 19020 (KLR) (3 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The motion is found to be meritorious and the applicant is granted leave to appeal and an order for stay of execution pending the appeal.
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In re Estate of Petro Ambunya Kusui (Deceased) (Succession Cause 955 of 2007) [2025] KEHC 18002 (KLR) (3 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ No order as to costs
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In re Estate of Ngari Gikingi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 47 of 2016) [2025] KEHC 18085 (KLR) (3 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The grant should not be revoked as the proceedings were not defective in substance. The land parcel should be hived off for determination of ownership before distribution.
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In re Estate of Paul Kipngeno Chumo (Deceased) (Succession Cause 133 of 2007) [2025] KEHC 18730 (KLR) (3 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed, and the Respondent is ordered to render a true, proper and comprehensive account of the administration of the estate of Paul Kipngeno Chumo, Deceased, pursuant to the confirmed Certificate of Grant dated 16th March, 2022 within 45 days from the date of the ruling.
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In re Estate of Michael Boniface Mukanga (Deceased) (Succession Cause 49 of 2019) [2025] KEHC 18232 (KLR) (3 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The grant is revoked, and DOM is appointed as a co-administrator of the estate with CMM.
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In re Estate of the Late Johana Kiprotich Lel (Deceased) (Succession Cause 372 of 2009) [2025] KEHC 18038 (KLR) (3 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Probate of the Will is confirmed in accordance with the Will. The Applicant is given 5 acres out of the 44 acres of Parcel No.9721/36 (Boito). The current status quo at the moment on the occupation and use of the Estate is preserved pending further directions of the Honourable Court. Clara Kiprotich is appointed as the new Executor.
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In re Estate of Jeniffer Kabon Limo (Deceased) (Succession Cause E032 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 18732 (KLR) (3 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court dismisses the Preliminary Objection as it lacks evidential foundation.
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In re Estate of Katana Ndarawe Omar (Deceased) (Succession Cause 172 of 1989) [2025] KEHC 18205 (KLR) (3 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed as the applicant is a necessary party, a proper party, and her presence is necessary for the proper adjudication of the matter.
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In re Estateof Kibor arap Talai (Deceased) (Succession Cause 50 of 2014) [2025] KEHC 17720 (KLR) (2 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds that both houses should be held accountable for estate income and directs them to deposit income into court or a joint interest-earning account until distribution is concluded.
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In re Estate of Harrison Karanja Mbugua (Deceased) (Succession Cause E1537 of 2020) [2025] KEHC 18558 (KLR) (Family) (2 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court allows the application for rectification of the grant and orders the certificate of confirmation to be rectified according to the prayer.
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In re Estate of the Late Chebochok Mitei alias Chebochoka Mitei (Deceased) (Succession Cause E031 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 17719 (KLR) (2 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants leave to the rm of Tum & Associates to come on record and to file an appeal, but denies the request for a stay of execution.
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In re Estate of the Late Cherwon Arap Maritim alias Chewon Martim alias Chemwon Arap maritim Maru (Deceased) (Succession Cause E112 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 17915 (KLR) (2 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court should have reviewed the certificate under Order 45 of the Civil Procedure Rules due to a mistake or error apparent on the face of the record.