Kenyan case law
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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 Kiprono Moluche alias James Kiprono Moluche (Deceased) (Succession Cause 212 of 2015) [2025] KEHC 12733 (KLR) (18 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The cause is closed.
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In re Estate of David Kiplangat Towett (Deceased) (Succession Cause 84 of 2016) [2025] KEHC 12734 (KLR) (18 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The cause 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 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 Jama Guled Abdi (Deceased) (Succession Cause E1305 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 12740 (KLR) (Family) (18 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Application dismissed.
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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 David Kipkenei Chelal (Deceased) (Succession Cause 22 of 2008) [2025] KEHC 12859 (KLR) (17 September 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Protestors are not lawful Creditors of the Estate entitled to any part thereof through these proceedings.
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In re Estate of Kibor Arap Talai (Deceased) (Succession Cause 50 of 2014) [2025] KEHC 12747 (KLR) (17 September 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds the will invalid due to forgery and lack of testamentary capacity.
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In re Estate of Kokabo Inyama Lusala (Deceased) (Succession Cause 21 of 1988) [2025] KEHC 12842 (KLR) (17 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court declined to discharge the Petitioner for not rendering full and proper accounts, dismissed the 1st Objector's application, allowed the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Objectors' application to transfer one acre each of undeveloped land from the deceased's land to the Applicants, and ordered no order as to costs.
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In re Estate of Mwaura Gachinga (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E004 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 12725 (KLR) (17 September 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court upheld the lower court's decision to confirm the grant of the estate and dismissed the protest filed by the Appellants.
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In re Estate of Amos Muthui Theuri (Deceased) (Succession Cause 385 of 2005) [2025] KEHC 12774 (KLR) (17 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The grant of Letters of Administration should be revoked due to material non-disclosure of the Objector's father as a beneficiary
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In re Estate of the Late Johnson Mburu Karichu (Succession Cause 25 of 2016) [2025] KEHC 12717 (KLR) (17 September 2025) (Order)
✦ The court will hold a status conference on 21/10/2025 to address the issues and ensure compliance with the law and constitutional imperatives.
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In re Estate of Benjamin Stephen Mbindyo (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E002 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 14303 (KLR) (17 September 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed, and the trial court's order is upheld.
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In re Estate of Dorcas Njoki Mwangi (Deceased) (Succession Cause E077 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 12570 (KLR) (16 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court held that the properties in question did not pass automatically to Dorcas Njoki Mwangi through survivorship upon her husband's death in 2012, but rather originated from their father's sole ownership and should be treated as family assets.
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In re Estate of Wilfred Awinja Nyamwanda (Deceased) (Succession Cause 4 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 12837 (KLR) (16 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The impugned will is annulled.
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In re Estate of LHP (Deceased) (Succession Cause 2039 & 2090 of 2008 (Consolidated)) [2025] KEHC 13702 (KLR) (Family) (16 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The grant of letters of administration is confirmed, and the estate will be distributed according to the 2005 Will. The Karen property will be distributed as specified.
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In re Estate of Joseph Njane Karuma (Deceased) (Succession Cause 45 of 2017) [2025] KEHC 12599 (KLR) (16 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The grant is partially annulled, and the Administrator is ordered to present an application for reviewing the grant within 90 days.
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In re Estate of Ng’ethe Kariuki (Deceased) (Succession Cause 26 of 2008) [2025] KEHC 16646 (KLR) (Family) (16 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court denied the application for leave to appeal as the applicant did not obtain leave from the court to file the appeal, and the appeal is still active at the Court of Appeal.
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In re Estate of Adam Chebelieny Kibosia (Deceased) (Succession Cause E129 of 2019) [2025] KEHC 12566 (KLR) (15 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants leave to appeal the dismissal of the application to recall witnesses and adduce additional evidence, but the court's decision to dismiss the application was based on the assumption that the mediation settlement agreement was still in place.
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In re Estate of Kipkemei Sanga (Deceased) (Succession Cause E010 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 12548 (KLR) (15 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court held that the deceased did not make a gift in favour of the rst household during his lifetime and that the estate should be distributed fairly and equally as per the deceased's wishes.
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In re Estate of Paul Kamiri alias Ngari Kamiri alias Paul Ngari Kameri (Deceased) (Succession Cause E011 of 2021) [2025] KEMC 222 (KLR) (11 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The grant of Letters of Administration to the 3 petitioners was revoked due to concealment of the proceedings from the children of the deceased siblings who are beneficiaries of the estate.
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In re Estate of Joseph Runanu Wamaria (Deceased) (Succession Cause 16 of 2017) [2025] KEHC 12565 (KLR) (11 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the Respondent.
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In re Estate of the Late Kiplalang Kiplanduk (Deceased) (Succession Cause 256 of 1996) [2025] KEHC 12518 (KLR) (9 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court will revoke the grant of letters of administration issued on 13 October 2008 and appoint Mary Jemitei Kipserem, Jerop Misoi, and Johnah Misoi as administrators of the estate of Kiplalang Kiplanduk.
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In re Estate of Chebochok Mitei alias Chebochoka Mitei (Deceased) (Succession Cause E031 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 12506 (KLR) (9 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court found that the deceased did not lawfully and conclusively subdivide his estate between the two houses during his lifetime.