Kenyan case law
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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In re Estate of Wasere Ogasia Omanje (Deceased) (Succession Cause 9 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 12827 (KLR) (19 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The grant of letters of administration intestate is confirmed as per the mode of distribution as set out in the annexed schedule of distribution.
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In re Estate of Wanjohi Mwangi Mucine (Deceased) (Succession Cause E048 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 13120 (KLR) (19 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The protestor's objection is upheld, and the grant of representation to the administrator is set aside.
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In re Estate of Paul Nicholas Tuwei (Deceased) (Succession Cause E101 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 12830 (KLR) (19 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court adopts a unified approach to ensure equal inheritance rights for all children while preserving spousal protection through life interests.
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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.
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In re Estate of James Kibe Ndegwa (Deceased) (Succession Cause E659 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 13023 (KLR) (Family) (19 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The deceased was not a polygamist, and the applicable law is the Law of Succession Act. The estate should be divided equally among the children, with the surviving spouse receiving a life interest.
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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
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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.
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In re Estate of Ngero Nginga alias Ngeeru Ngiinga (Deceased) (Succession Appeal 30 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 12991 (KLR) (19 September 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The trial court erred in adopting the horizontal subdivision plan over the beneficiaries' preference for vertical subdivision.
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In re Estate of Peter Njenga Kimari alias Peter Njenga Eli Kimari, Peter Njenga E. Kimari (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1848 of 2008) [2025] KEHC 16475 (KLR) (Family) (18 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The grant of letters of administration has not become inoperable due to the death of Lydia Muthoni Njenga. The Interested Party/Applicant lacks proper locus standi to seek revocation of the grant.
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In re Estate of Joseph Kipkurui Chuma (Deceased) (Succession Cause 114 of 2014) [2025] KEHC 12887 (KLR) (18 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The respondents' application is barred by res judicata and the court lacks jurisdiction to hear the application.
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In re Estate of Wilson Mbai Mwangi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 19 of 2019) [2025] KEHC 12731 (KLR) (18 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The grant is revoked and new administrators will be appointed unless the administrator releases the title deeds within 14 days. If not, the administrator's appointment will be revoked, and new nominees will be appointed. The Deputy Registrar will work with the heirs to fast-track the transmission of property rights.
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In re Estate of Godfrey Kimani Mbugua (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application 142 of 2000) [2025] KEHC 13013 (KLR) (18 September 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Summons for Revocation of Grant is dismissed with costs, and the file is closed.
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In re Estate of Regina Wairimu Wachira (Deceased) (Succession Cause E026 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 12950 (KLR) (18 September 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The grant issued herein is conrmed. Nairobi/Block 108/13 be bequeathed wholly to Emmah Wambui Wachira.
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In re Estate of David Maina Kigo (Deceased) (Succession Cause 155 of 2008) [2025] KEHC 13115 (KLR) (18 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court allowed the application and directed that the applicant should use land parcel number Tetu/Unjiru/639/75 and one other plot in urban setting until the life interest in favour of Loise Nyaguthi Maina lapses.
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In re Estate of Paul Maingi Kathukya (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1515 of 2009) [2025] KEHC 16411 (KLR) (Family) (18 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application lacks merit and is dismissed.
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In re Estate of Abdalla Okore Osir (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application 374 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 12713 (KLR) (18 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The matter is withdrawn from the Kisumu Chief Magistrate's Court and transferred to Maseno Court. The file is marked as closed.
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In re Estate of Kipkorir Arap Kilel alias Kipkorir A. Kilel (Deceased) (Succession Cause 80 of 2016) [2025] KEHC 12768 (KLR) (18 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The cause is closed.
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In re Estate of Churchil Omollo Bodo (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application 375 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 12732 (KLR) (18 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The matter is withdrawn from the Kisumu Chief Magistrate’s Court and transferred to Winam Court. The file is marked as closed.
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In re Estate of Patrice Oganyo (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application 379 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 12741 (KLR) (18 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The matter is withdrawn from the Kisumu Chief Magistrate’s Court and transferred to Kombewa Court.
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In re Estate of Moses Kipkosgei Kenduiwo alias Kipgoske Arap Kenduiwa(Deceased) (Succession Cause 213 of 2015) [2025] KEHC 12743 (KLR) (18 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Succession Cause is closed.
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In re Estate of Kipkoech Cheriro (Deceased) (Succession Cause 89 of 2016) [2025] KEHC 12715 (KLR) (18 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The cause is closed.