Kenyan case law

In re Estate of Simon Ndungu Kihonge (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1638 of 1993) [2025] KEHC 15237 (KLR) (Family) (30 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants leave to appeal and directs the rectification of the land grant.

In re Estate of George Mudenyo Kadima alias James George Mudenyo Kadima (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E002 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15284 (KLR) (29 October 2025) (Judgment)

✦ This Court dismisses the Appellants' objection to the trial court's jurisdiction and finds that the land in question was within the pecuniary jurisdiction of the trial court. The court upholds the confirmed grant and the distribution, finding it just and fair.

In re Estate of Alphonce Masinde Mukisu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 59 of 2004) [2025] KEHC 15906 (KLR) (29 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court set aside the proceedings and ruling, and allowed the applicants to file a fresh application for confirmation of the grant and distribution of the estate. The court recalled Gladys Nanyama and Wyclie Khisa for cross-examination.

In re Estate of Kiptoo Yama (Deceased) (Succession Cause 273 of 2001) [2025] KEHC 15244 (KLR) (29 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court has the power to rectify the grant of letters of administration to correct errors or mistakes apparent on the face of the record, and the omission of other purchasers was inadvertent and unintended. The grant shall be amended to include the names of the other purchasers.

In re Estate of Narshi Punja Lakhtir Shah (Deceased) (Succession Cause 2502 of 2010) [2025] KEHC 16584 (KLR) (Family) (28 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court has jurisdiction to review the grant and certificate of confirmation of grant, and the applicants can seek a review of the grant and certificate of confirmation of grant.

In re Estate of the Late Aluasa Lugaho (Deceased) (Succession Cause 21 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 15334 (KLR) (28 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court directs the parties to commission a survey of the two land parcels to determine the location of the Objector's home and to await the survey report before determining the mode of distribution.

In re Estate of Sammy Waithaka Ngugi (Deceased) (Succession Cause E002 of 2020) [2025] KEHC 15599 (KLR) (28 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ Application dismissed

In re Estate of Mwaniki Kibara (Deceased) (Succession Cause E010 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15591 (KLR) (28 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Court dismisses the citation and there shall be no orders as to costs.

In re Estate of the Late of William Kilovelo (Deceased) (Succession Cause 27 of 2018) [2025] KEHC 15340 (KLR) (28 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application to cease acting for the Administrators is refused. The funds paid out of the deceased's account are ordered to be returned to the account.

In re Estate of Amos Sikuta Masinde (Deceased) (Succession Cause E012 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 15899 (KLR) (28 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is disallowed with no orders as to costs. The administratrix is directed to file a fresh summons for confirmation of the grant after the expiry of 5 months from September 16, 2025, and ensure proof of ownership of any assets of the deceased's estate.

In re Estate of Stephen Gichuru Magambo (Deceased) (Succession Cause E1706 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 16592 (KLR) (Family) (28 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application should not have been filed and the court has the inherent power to make orders for the ends of justice.

In re Estate of Daniel Kariuki Mwaura (Deceased) (Succession Cause E396 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 17260 (KLR) (Family) (28 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application for rectification of the grant is allowed, and the grant will be rectified according to the prayer in the Summons.

In re Estate of Maritim Arap Bwogo (Deceased) (Succession Cause E085 of 2024) [2025] KEKC 30 (KLR) (28 October 2025) (Ruling)

In re Estate of Maritim Arap Bwogo (Deceased) (Succession Cause E085 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 19257 (KLR) (28 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Application dated 20th January 2025 is allowed in terms of prayer 2, and the costs thereof shall be in the Cause. The court, however, declines to issue eviction orders at this point.

In re Estate of Anthony Gachoki Kariithi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 216 of 2012) [2025] KEHC 15403 (KLR) (28 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The protestor and her sisters are not entitled to any inheritance as they were married at the time of the deceased's father's death. The deceased was lawfully registered under customary law. The protestor's claim lacks merit and is dismissed.

In re Estate of Anastasius Karatai Kabute (Deceased) (Succession Cause E012 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 15661 (KLR) (28 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The confirmation and distribution of the deceased's estate are stayed pending the determination of the issue of ownership and trust on the parcel of land LR Ngariama/Lower Ngariama/1001 by the appeal in Kerugoya ELC Appeal No. E062 of 2024.

In re Estate of Mark Waswa Namwoso (Deceased) (Succession Cause 2 of 2020) [2025] KEHC 16083 (KLR) (28 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court found that the petitioners have the legal capacity to file the petition and are entitled to the orders sought.

In re Estate of Mohamed Bin Seif El Busaidi (Deceased) and KMBBS and ABMBS (Minors) (Succession Cause 1 of 1936) [2025] KEHC 15101 (KLR) (28 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court determined that the application was not a representative application and allowed the withdrawal of the application.

In re Estate of Daniel Murambi Amiani alias Daniel Murambi Amiani S/O Amiani (Deceased) (Succession Cause 122 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 15322 (KLR) (28 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The 1st and 2nd Interested Parties' Notice of Motion application dated and filed on 12th July 2018 was partly merited in respect to Prayer No (3) only.

In re Estate of John Murage Nathan Gatheru (Deceased) (Succession Cause 2598 of 2008) [2025] KEHC 16452 (KLR) (Family) (28 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The confirmation of grant of letters of administration to Allan Njuki Murage and William Mwema Murage is hereby revoked.

In re Estate of Francis Mugambi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 522 of 2012) [2025] KEHC 15211 (KLR) (28 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The appeal is dismissed, with the exception of the order that the matrimonial home at LR no Abogeta/Lower Chure/1167 be retained by the Respondent.

In re Estate of Antony Gakuya Waweru alias Gakuya Waweru (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1862 of 2010) [2025] KEHC 16453 (KLR) (Family) (28 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ Partial conrmation of grant will be adopted as an order of the court

In re Estate of Joseph Kipkorir Kasitet (Deceased) (Succession Cause 142 of 2008) [2025] KEHC 15164 (KLR) (27 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that the applicant's claim lacks merit and dismisses her application for revocation of the grant of letters of administration.

In re Estate of Jacob Nandieki Lukonyi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 296 of 2011) [2025] KEHC 15297 (KLR) (27 October 2025) (Ruling)

In re Estate of Joseph Emongura Otiengi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 80 of 2003) [2025] KEHC 15296 (KLR) (27 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court allowed the application, dated 19th December 2024, and ordered that the papers be served on Rose Amunyet Oketch.