Kenyan case law

In re Estate of Davinder Singh Hanspal (Deceased) (Succession Cause 113 of 2018) [2025] KEHC 16407 (KLR) (Family) (2 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Summons for confirmation of grant is held in abeyance until the determination of Civil Case 328 of 2015.

In re the Estatate of Omwitakho Mutachi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 144 of 2000) [2025] KEHC 17716 (KLR) (1 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the following orders are made: Phanise Nyamanga Musotsi is appointed as the new administrator, a fresh grant is issued, and the deceased's and beneficiaries' names are amended.

In re Estate of Wamasibiri Chebukosi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 116 of 2002) [2025] KEHC 17907 (KLR) (1 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The estate of the deceased shall be distributed in accordance with the mediation settlement agreement dated 7.4.2025.

In re Estate of Johnah Ruuri M'Nabea (Deceased) (Succession Cause 6 of 2020) [2025] KEHC 13742 (KLR) (1 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the court orders the rectification of the property descriptions and beneficiary names as requested.

In re Estate of Vincent Barasa Nalianya (Succession Cause 149 of 2009) [2025] KEHC 17728 (KLR) (1 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court allows the Notice of motion and makes the following orders:

In re Estate of Kipruto Arap Towett (Deceased) (Succession Cause 77 of 2016) [2025] KEHC 13515 (KLR) (1 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ A Grant is issued in the names of Catherine Chepngeno Towett, Julian Towett, and Peter Kipngetich Ruto. The Grant is confirmed before the expiry of 6 months. The estate is preserved and all beneficiaries are restrained from demarcating, defacing, subdividing, selling, leasing, and erecting any structures on the deceased's estate. Security is provided for the surveyors during the survey exercise.

In re Estate of Kiura Kathagana (Deceased) (Succession Cause 385 of 2007) [2025] KEHC 13642 (KLR) (1 October 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The grant may be revoked if the proceedings to obtain it were defective in substance.

In re Estate of Kipkorir Arap Tuimising (Deceased) (Succession Cause E034 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 13597 (KLR) (1 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Objector's claim for revocation of the Grant is dismissed as he has not presented any evidence within the provisions of section 76 of the Law of Succession Act.

In re Estate of Shem Makhanu Katila (Succession Cause 156 of 2006) [2025] KEHC 17726 (KLR) (1 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application for security is allowed and the OCS Matsi Police Station is ordered to provide sufficient police officers to accompany and secure the County Surveyor during the demarcation exercise.

In re Estate of Paulo Makabiro Waka alias Makabira Waka (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1189 of 2012) [2025] KEHC 13804 (KLR) (1 October 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The grant of letters of administration intestate issued to the respondent is hereby revoked and annulled.

In re Estate of Karisi Getanguthi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 364 of 2008) [2025] KEHC 13651 (KLR) (1 October 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The grant cannot be revoked and the certificate of confirmation of grant cannot be set aside through the revocation proceedings

In re Estate of Teriki Tapkigen Rokocho (Deceased) (Succession Cause 304 of 2007) [2025] KEHC 13398 (KLR) (30 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court orders the Objectors' Notice of Motion dismissed with costs to the Petitioners and bars them from filing further applications before this court.

In re Estate of the Late Donald Mwanza Mutua (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause E003 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 13636 (KLR) (30 September 2025) (Ruling)

In re Estate of Kaushi Wadhia (Deceased) (Succession Cause E3397 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 14228 (KLR) (Family) (30 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court sets aside the grant of Letters of Administration and stays the confirmation of the grant pending the hearing and determination of the application.

In re Estate of the Late George Kiptoo Chebii (Deceased) (Succession Cause E007 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 13613 (KLR) (30 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The applicant should allow the administrator to continue with the process of and distribution of the estate and provide a statement of accounts with correct names and assets.

In re Estate of Mbuvi Ngosine Mwathai (Succession Appeal E004 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 13605 (KLR) (30 September 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that the estates of Mbuvi Ngosine Mwathai and Ngungu Ngosini are distinct and that the revocation of the grant was not based on an error apparent on the face of the record.

In re Estate of Monica Wambui Mutuguti (Deceased) (Succession Cause 355 of 2003) [2025] KEHC 13514 (KLR) (30 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that the petitioner/applicant does not have the necessary locus standi to seek letters of administration and that the objector's claim lacks evidence.

In re Estate of Peter Nzuki Mwalai (Deceased) (Succession Cause 305 of 2011) [2025] KEHC 13683 (KLR) (30 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The petitioners' request for rectification of the grant is dismissed as it goes beyond the scope of rectification under Section 74 and Rule 43 of the Law of Succession Act.

In re Estate of Mitchell (Deceased) (Succession Cause 278 of 2010) [2025] KEHC 19444 (KLR) (30 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The grant was revoked as it was obtained through concealment and non-disclosure of material information.

Peter v Mutua; Peter (Interested Party) (Succession Cause 159 of 2001) [2025] KEHC 13676 (KLR) (30 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application dated 18th February 2025 is res judicata.

In re Estate of Renny Maina Mwangi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 929 of 2017) [2025] KEHC 16412 (KLR) (Family) (30 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is partially successful, and the prayer for joining the applicant as co-administrator is allowed.

Nyamai v Nyamai & 2 others (Succession Cause E006 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 13675 (KLR) (30 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as the petitioner seeks to compel the respondents to justify their refusal to consent to the issuance of a Grant ad litem, which is not recognized under the law.

In re Estate of the Late Kirogo Njoroge (Deceased) (Succession Cause 557 of 2015) [2025] KEHC 13596 (KLR) (30 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that the applicants have not made out a case for review or joinder as interested parties.

In re Estate of Michael Onditi Nyariki (Deceased) (Succession Cause E035 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 13677 (KLR) (30 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that the motor vehicle forms part of the deceased's estate and that its seizure and intended sale amount to unlawful intermeddling.

In re Estate of Leonard Kipkirui Sawe (Deceased) (Succession Cause E040 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 13429 (KLR) (30 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The applications are dismissed.