Kenyan case law

In re Estate of Michael Owiti Ogwel (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause 317 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 12947 (KLR) (22 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The matter is withdrawn from the Maseno Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court and transferred to Kombewa Court. The file is marked as closed.

In re Estate of Richard Obodho Midiji alias Obudho Midiji (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application 331 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 12904 (KLR) (22 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The matter is withdrawn from the Maseno Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court and transferred to Kombewa Court.

In re Estate of Joseph Omani Rabote alias Omani Jabiya (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application 330 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 12928 (KLR) (22 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The case is withdrawn from the Maseno Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court and transferred to Kombewa Court.

In re Estate of Samuel Amalemba Shivachi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 377 of 2006) [2025] KEHC 13062 (KLR) (22 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The estate shall be held in trust for the Petitioner and her children in equal shares. The rightful share of Simon Shivachi Shigali can only be ascertained upon the survey of L.R. No. Kakamega/Iguhu/1149. The Petitioner shall file a report of the survey within 90 days.

In re Estate of Davey Wainaina Kamau (Deceased) (Succession Cause E077 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 13796 (KLR) (Family) (22 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application for Conrmation of the Grant is dismissed. Prayer 2 is struck out. Each party to bear own costs.

Nyagah t/a S.N Nyagah Advocates v Mburu & another (The Administrators of the Estate of Mburu Muigai - Deceased in CMCC Succession Cause No. 260 Of 2020 Thika) (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application E116 of 2024) [2025] KEELC 6121 (KLR) (22 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Court will review the Taxing Officer's decision to strike out the Applicant's Bill of Costs

In re Estate of Joseph Oyamo Owili (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application 326 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 12960 (KLR) (22 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The matter is closed and the file is marked as closed.

In re Estate of Lawrence Owiti Wanjeyo alias Ondiek Wanjeyo (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application 332 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 12895 (KLR) (22 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The matter is withdrawn from the Maseno Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court and transferred to Kombewa Court.

In re Estate of Joseph Oyamo Owili alias Oyamo Owili (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application 325 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 12943 (KLR) (22 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The matter is withdrawn from the Maseno Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court and transferred to Kombewa Court. The file is marked as closed.

In re Estate of Bakari Keya Juma Akhonya (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E020 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 13000 (KLR) (22 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The appeal is set aside and the court orders the Appellant to file a Supplementary Record of Appeal and for the Deputy Registrar to request the Chief Kadhi to assign assessors.

In re Estate of Fredrick Arthur Onyango (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application 320 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 12984 (KLR) (22 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The matter is withdrawn from the Maseno Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court and transferred to Kombewa Court.

In re Estate of Tobias Otieno Obonyo (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application 328 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 12921 (KLR) (22 September 2025) (Ruling)

In re Estate of Wilson Achula Achar (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application 322 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 12923 (KLR) (22 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The matter is closed and the file is marked as such.

In re Estate of Obiero Bodo (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application 321 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 12924 (KLR) (22 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The matter is withdrawn from the Maseno Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court and transferred to Kombewa Court. The file is marked as closed.

In re Estate of Charles Onoka Alego (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application 318 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 12990 (KLR) (22 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The case is withdrawn from the Maseno Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court and transferred to Kombewa Court.

In re Estate of Walter Odhach Arudhi alias Odhach Arudhi (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E019 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 12860 (KLR) (19 September 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The High Court has jurisdiction over the matter and the parcel of land belongs to Walter Odhach Arudhi and Okech Arudhi, each with a half share.

In re Estate of Consolata Bita Odero (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E015 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 12831 (KLR) (19 September 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with no order made

In re Estate of Johana Kibara Kimata (Succession Cause 173 of 2004) [2025] KEHC 13022 (KLR) (19 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is declined, and the estate is to be distributed as per the confirmed grant certificate. The administrator is ordered to provide a detailed report, and the applicant is directed to provide a list of beneficiaries and their expected shares.

In re Estate of Kipgech Arap Chesaina (Deceased) (Succession Cause 156 of 2014) [2025] KEHC 12855 (KLR) (19 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court rectifies the grant of administration and transfers shares to Fredrick Kirui.

In re Estate of Walter Henry Odera (Deceased) (Succession Cause E009 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 12913 (KLR) (19 September 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Court directs the parties to meet within 45 days to agree on an acceptable distribution of the deceased's assets, or the Court will proceed with an appropriate distribution based on the material on record.

In re Estate of Kibue Njau (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1175 of 2006) [2025] KEHC 13076 (KLR) (Family) (19 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Court did not enlarge time for filing the appeal and denied leave to appeal.

Maina & 2 others v Registrar, Laikipia West (Succession Cause E002 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 12797 (KLR) (19 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ Application dismissed for misjoinder of parties and lack of jurisdiction

In re Estateof Kipsongok Kili Kikatei (Succession Cause 205 of 2012) [2025] KEHC 12815 (KLR) (19 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Court rules that the inclusion of the deceased's ex-wife as a co-beneficiary in the rectified grant is invalid and sets it aside.

In re Estate of Elkana Choro Osuka (Deceased) (Succession Cause 252 of 1994) [2025] KEHC 12946 (KLR) (19 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is partially successful, with some prayers granted and others dismissed

In re Estate of Kimaru Arap Sosio (Deceased) (Succession Cause 311 of 2012) [2025] KEHC 12980 (KLR) (19 September 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The respondents are found to be in contempt of the court orders and are granted ten days to purge their contempt.