Kenyan case law
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Gichira & another v Mwema (Succession Appeal E006 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 17068 (KLR) (18 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court assumed jurisdiction and found the application merited.
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In re Estate of John Gicheru Wambugu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 986 of 2010) [2025] KEHC 16943 (KLR) (18 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court found that the Respondents had not violated the court order and that the Applicant had not refused to effect a transfer of the estate to the beneficiaries.
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In re Estate of Eunice Wambui Ngobia (Deceased) (Succession Cause 179 of 2012) [2025] KEHC 16722 (KLR) (18 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismissed the Notice of Motion and ordered the costs to be awarded to the Respondent
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In re Estate of Napendra Chandulal Nagda (Deceased) (Succession Cause E033 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16754 (KLR) (17 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Objection is not merited.
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In re Estate of Elisha Chemwetich Kendagor (Deceased) (Succession Cause E155 of 2017) [2025] KEHC 16875 (KLR) (17 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court assigned a value of Kshs. 350,000,000/= to the Kabarak property and Kshs. 10,000,000/= to the Sabatia property, totaling Kshs. 360,000,000/=. The 1st House gets Kshs. 240,000,000/= and the 2nd House gets Kshs. 120,000,000/=. The properties will be subdivided by a licensed surveyor.
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In re Estate of the Late Mukhwabi Ragama (Deceased) (Succession Cause 110 of 1997) [2025] KEHC 16737 (KLR) (17 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The proceedings conducted in the High Court since the transfer of the matter are declared a nullity, and the matter is returned to the Busia Chief Magistrate's Court.
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In re Estate of Alphonce Muhati Ligambo, aka Alphonse Muhati Ligambo – Deceased (Succession Cause 36 of 2012) [2025] KEHC 16839 (KLR) (17 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds it just and equitable to grant the relief sought, and orders the delivery of judgment to be arrested pending the applicants being heard.
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In re Estate of Matano Juma Salim Bin Kombo (Deceased) (Succession Cause E017, E018 & E019 of 2025 (Consolidated)) [2025] KEHC 18035 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The preliminary objections lack merit and are dismissed.
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Nzioka & 2 others (Administrators of the Estate of David Mutisya Makumbi) v Maple Tree Property Company Limited & 4 others; Mutisya (Administrator of the Estate of David Mutisya Makumbi) & another (Interested Parties) (Succession Cause E053 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 16792 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The respondents are found guilty of contempt of court orders and are liable to be sentenced for contempt.
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In re Abdulrahim Mohamed Mahdi Bajnaf (Deceased) (Succession Cause 40 of 1977) [2025] KEHC 16740 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed, and the applicant is awarded costs.
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In re Estate of Francis Kipkoech Cheptoo alias Kimoso (Deceased) (Succession Cause E148 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16405 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court held that the Will should not be admitted to probate as it was not properly executed and the deceased was not in a position to make a valid Will.
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In re Estate of Mukeku Ngolania alias Mukeku Ngolanya alias Mukeku Ngolanyie (Deceased) (Succession Cause 895 of 2010) [2025] KEHC 16691 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The grant conrmed should not be revoked and the title deeds in respect of the land parcels should not be cancelled.
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In re Estate of Joseph Muturi Kurutu (Deceased) (Succession Cause E009 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16654 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is disallowed and the applicants are directed to file a fresh application for confirmation of grant after addressing the court's issues.
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In re Estate of Gaudencia Akumu Oikiko (Deceased) (Succession Cause 395 of 2015 & 253 of 2006 (Consolidated)) [2025] KEHC 16689 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed as prayed.
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Bundotich & another v Kipruto & 2 others (Succession Appeal E001 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16617 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is allowed to the limited extent that one representative from the family of the late Bundotich Ruto shall be included as co-administrator of the estate of the deceased, to act jointly with the existing administrators in completing the administration and distribution of the estate.
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In re Estate of Joram Njuya Wambiya (Deceased) (Succession Cause 100 of 2002) [2025] KEHC 16304 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court denies the application for stay of execution pending appeal and grants leave to appeal within 30 days.
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Gyto Success Company Limited v Ongar (Appeal E152 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3178 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is found with merit and is allowed
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In re Estate of Joseph Chesoboi Kering (Deceased) (Succession Cause E023 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 16301 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court confirms the Grant of Letters of Administration Intestate, adhering to the statutory provisions of Section 40 of the Law of Succession Act, but taking into account the factual circumstances of the case.
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In re Estate of Njoroge Ngugi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 642 of 2013) [2025] KEHC 16302 (KLR) (Family) (13 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed as the applicant lacks the capacity to agitate his wife's rights in the estate without obtaining letters of administration.
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Kipraisi v Chelal & another (Miscellaneous Succession Cause 1 of 2020) [2025] KEHC 16591 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court granted leave to appeal out of time and deemed the Notice of Appeal filed without prior leave as duly filed.
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In re Estate of Auric Banjamin Wambua (Deceased) (Succession Cause 977 of 2009) [2025] KEHC 16834 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court orders that the title deed be registered in the name of the deceased Wambua Ndolo and not Benjamin Wambua.
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In re Estate of Njoroge Githaka (Deceased) (Succession Cause 9 of 2018) [2025] KEHC 16606 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds that Cecilia Njoki Kihara is an interested party and that the caution on the property should remain in place.
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In re Estate of Kipterer Simotwo alias Kipterer Arap Simotwo (Deceased) (Succession Cause 4A of 2020) [2025] KEHC 16300 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The estate will be divided equally among the deceased's three sons, with the Objectors' proposed mode of distribution as reflected in the Adavit of Protest dated 11th May 2021.
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Tuei & 3 others v Towett (Succession Cause 51 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 17261 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Objection is allowed, and the proceedings are stayed for 90 days pending the determination of the ownership status of Bomet Municipality 8939/23.
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In re Estate of Kiplagt Mutung (Deceased) (Succession Cause 33 of 2020) [2025] KEHC 16644 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court finds the ex-parte application merited and orders the rectification of the grant as requested.