Kenyan case law

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 Lukaroto Njoroge alias Richard Njoroge alias Lokarito Kamu (Decesaed) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause E031 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 14754 (KLR) (29 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants leave to the Respondents to file and serve their responses and written submissions within 14 days, and the Applicant and beneficiaries are to serve the Respondents with the respective pleadings by the close of business today.

In re Estate of Thomas Muthambi Alfayo Mutengani (Deceased) (Succession Cause E002 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 17906 (KLR) (29 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the 1st Petitioner is substituted with Janet Vihenda Munialo. A new grant is issued in her name, and the new administrators are directed to file a summons for confirmation of the grant.

In re Estate of Jimmy Elishama Nandwa (Deceased) (Succession Cause 158 of 1998) [2025] KEHC 13362 (KLR) (29 September 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The grant of letters of administration should be revoked due to irregularities and defects in the proceedings.

In re Estate of Kipkoech Arap Mosonik (Deceased) (Succession Cause 20 of 2017) [2025] KEHC 13289 (KLR) (29 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Grant is revoked due to the Petitioner's concealment of crucial information from the court.

Omar v Mwamboji (Succession Appeal E003 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 14008 (KLR) (29 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and a stay of execution pending appeal is granted with conditions

In re Estate of the Late Oraya Kabaiko (Deceased) (Succession Cause 130 of 2008) [2025] KEHC 13269 (KLR) (29 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The respondents are not guilty of contempt of court orders.

In re Estate of Kandie Chemirmir (Deceased) (Succession Cause 265 of 2012) [2025] KEHC 13431 (KLR) (29 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Court held that the proper provisions to apply are Section 76(e) of the Law of Succession Act and Rule 44 of the Probate and Administration Rules, and the Applicant should apply for revocation or annulment of the grant on the ground that the grant has become useless and inoperative through subsequent circumstances.

In re Estate of Pius Mzee Ayeki - Deceased (Succession Cause 301 of 2012) [2025] KEHC 13457 (KLR) (29 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The widow's proposed distribution complies with the court's judgment, and the widow retains a life interest over the shares of her three children.

In re Estate of Samuel Kipngeny Korir (Deceased) (Succession Cause 16B of 2022) [2025] KEHC 13268 (KLR) (29 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Grant is revoked and the Certificate of Confirmation of Grant is declared null and void.

In re Estate of Fred Owen Seme Lyani (Deceased) (Succession Cause 628 of 2013) [2025] KEHC 13460 (KLR) (29 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The grant of letters of administration to Lydia Atieno Olekete and Jemimah Kemunto Ongechi is revoked, and a fresh grant is issued to Jemimah Kemunto Ongechi.

In re Estate of Gerishon Kamau Kirima (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1298 of 2011) [2025] KEHC 13290 (KLR) (Family) (26 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court found that the affidavit should not be struck out, but the charge of intermeddling is not specific enough, and the balance of convenience does not favor granting the orders.

In re Estate of JNW (Deceased) (Succession Cause E1002 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 13242 (KLR) (Family) (26 September 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court dismissed the petition for revocation of the grant, finding that the applicant was not the deceased's wife and that the minor's paternity was not established.

In re Estate of William Mbolu Malu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1351 of 1991) [2025] KEHC 13243 (KLR) (Family) (26 September 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The grant should not be revoked as the provisions of Section 81 of the Law of Succession Act provide that the powers and duties of personal representatives vest in the survivor on the death of one of them. The grant has not become useless and inoperative following subsequent circumstances.

In re Estate of Clement Andrew Obanda alias Clement Odeny Obanda - Deceased (Succession Cause E007 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 13284 (KLR) (26 September 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The entire legal costs of Kshs. 8.8m be borne by the estate, and the net estate should be divided equally among the beneficiaries

In re Estate of Samuel Mwangi Kabugi alias Mwangi Kabugi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 607 of 2013) [2025] KEHC 13247 (KLR) (Family) (26 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application for review is dismissed as the applicants have not demonstrated discovery of new and important matter or evidence or a mistake or error apparent on the face of the record.

In re Estate of Ann Wanjiku Kimindi (Deceased) (Succession Cause E1277 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 16410 (KLR) (25 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants the application to amend the Grant of Letters of Administration to include Plot No. HXXXX Huruma and distributes it to the Administrator.

In re Estate of David Kisingu Mbuva (Deceased) (Succession Cause E008 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 13400 (KLR) (25 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismissed the application for letters of administration, finding that the estate was already distributed by clan elders on March 13, 2024.

In re Estate of Jeremiah Nyamboche Obiero (Deceased) (Succession Cause 109 of 1999) [2025] KEHC 13858 (KLR) (25 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the Land Registrar Nyando is ordered to reconstruct the parcel files without the production of the death certificate of David Odago Nyamboche.

In re Estate of the Sagony Kibiego (Succession Cause E228 of 2007) [2025] KEHC 13265 (KLR) (25 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds in favor of Tapyotin Kipkoech and her sons, revoking the grant of letters of administration and cancelling the title deed.

In re Estate of Lucy Wairimu Karanja (Deceased) (Succession Cause 172 of 2010) [2025] KEHC 13214 (KLR) (25 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court confirms the grant of letters of administration intestate and allocates the deceased's sole property to the applicant.

In re Estate of James Muthama alias Muthama Muneene (Deceased) (Succession Cause E041 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 13787 (KLR) (25 September 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds that there is no evidence of a trust and that the probate court does not have the authority to determine issues of property ownership and trusts.

In re Estate of Benson Laitete Kamano (Deceased) (Succession Cause 823 of 2016) [2025] KEHC 13182 (KLR) (Family) (25 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is merited but the grant cannot be revoked due to the existence of a partial consent.

In re Estate of Michael Mutiso Sila (Deceased) (Succession Cause E008 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 13701 (KLR) (25 September 2025) (Ruling)

In re Estate of Des Raj Gandhi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 769 of 1988) [2025] KEHC 13181 (KLR) (Family) (25 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismisses the application as unmeritorious and orders costs to the Respondents.