Kenyan case law

In re Estate Kibet Arap Kimaron alias Kimuron (Deceased) (Succession Cause 206 of 2015) [2025] KEHC 9947 (KLR) (10 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants a stay of execution of the decree on condition that the applicant deposits Ksh. 200,000 as security for the appeal.

Rukaria & 7 others v Rukaria (Succession Appeal E005 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 10231 (KLR) (10 July 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court will re-evaluate the evidence and draw its own conclusions.

In re Estate of George Muli Mwalabu alias Paul George Muli Mwalavu, George Mutua Mwalabu, George Mwalabu (Deceased) (Succession Cause E075 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 14300 (KLR) (10 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court appoints Kenneth Mwalabu Paul and Carla Wanzau Mwalabu as Administrators of the deceased's estate.

In re Estate of Ezekiel Nyawade Achola (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application 303 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 9820 (KLR) (9 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The file is withdrawn from Kisumu Law Courts and transferred to Maseno Law Courts for hearing and determination.

In re Estate of Michael Owino Oloo (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application 306 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 9844 (KLR) (9 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The file is withdrawn from Kisumu Law Courts and transferred to Maseno Law Courts for hearing and determination.

In re Estate of William Otiende Ogalloh (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause 302 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 9878 (KLR) (9 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The case is withdrawn from Kisumu Law Courts and transferred to Maseno Law Courts for hearing and determination.

In re Estate of Misheck M’mboroki (Deceased) (Succession Cause 112 of 2008) [2025] KEHC 9898 (KLR) (9 July 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds that the 1st applicant has proved on a balance of probabilities that the deceased took him in as his son, making him a dependant within the meaning of section 29(b) of the Law of Succession Act.

In re Estate of Joseph Chepkwony Koske (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause 305 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 9879 (KLR) (9 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The file is withdrawn from Kisumu Law Courts and transferred to Tamu Law Courts for hearing and determination.

In re Estate of Beatrice Adhiambo Okoyo (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application 304 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 9818 (KLR) (9 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The file is withdrawn from Kisumu Law Courts and transferred to Maseno Law Courts for hearing and determination.

In re Estate of Michael Nakhokho Wabomba (Deceased) (Succession Cause 165 of 2011) [2025] KEHC 9945 (KLR) (9 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is well-merited and the court grants a vesting order vesting the land parcel to the applicant. The Deputy Registrar High Court Bungoma is ordered to sign the land transfer forms and Land Control Board forms in favour of the applicant. The applicant is awarded costs of Ksh 15,000/- payable within 30 days.

In re Late Francis Muhiga Ndori (Deceased) (Succession Cause 164 of 1996) [2025] KEHC 9708 (KLR) (8 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Court revokes the purported Grant of Letters of Administration and sets aside the Grant of Letters of Administration issued to Felix Chumba Muhiga. The Court orders that Felix Chumba and Richard Muhiga file affidavits detailing their claims to the disputed house.

In re Estate of Estate of Asoga Shabanga (Succession Cause 66 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 9860 (KLR) (8 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court ordered Obuga to be detained at Vihiga Police Station for three days to investigate the matter.

In re Estate of Nazario Gitonga (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause E007 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 9959 (KLR) (8 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Preliminary Objection is improperly raised and dismissed

In re Estate of Samuel Kibui Mwangi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1584 of 2002) [2025] KEHC 10916 (KLR) (Family) (8 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Court found that the grant was not obtained fraudulently and that the application did not meet the threshold for revocation.

In re Estate of Joseph Maina Naliamae (Deceased) (Succession Cause 4 of 2008) [2025] KEHC 9849 (KLR) (8 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The matter proceeds as scheduled

In re Estate of Simon Sikoria Chemang’el (Deceased) (Succession Cause 41 of 2013) [2025] KEHC 9851 (KLR) (8 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The estate of the deceased shall be distributed in accordance with paragraph 4 of the Supporting affidavit sworn on 24.4.2025 by David Anguria Simotwo

In re Estate of George Aboge (Deceased) (Succession Cause 2032 of 2011) [2025] KEHC 10853 (KLR) (Family) (8 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Court did not re-open the matter and summon the land registrar to give evidence. The Applicants did not establish a case for revocation of the grant.

In re Estate of Asoga Shabanga (Deceased) (Succession Cause 66 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 9813 (KLR) (8 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Notice of Appointment and Ex parte Chamber Summons application are struck out and expunged from the court records. Julius Masiva Obuga is placed in the cells at Vihiga Law Courts.

In re Estate of Rhodah Nashilu Roymen alias Rhoda Nashilu Roimen (Deceased) (Succession Cause E760 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 10906 (KLR) (Family) (8 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court granted the application for preservatory orders and alternative orders.

In re Estate of Nakitare Wekesa Njurukani (Deceased) (Succession Cause 50 of 2001) [2025] KEHC 9883 (KLR) (7 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court adopts the mediation agreement and appoints Joseph Munanda as the 2nd administrator.

In re Estate Waswa Toili Waminila (Deceased) (Succession Cause 274 of 2010) [2025] KEHC 9882 (KLR) (7 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The chamber summons dated 18.6.2025 is hereby dismissed for want of attendance.

In re Estate of Hassan Mohammed (Deceased) (Succession Cause 372 ‘B’ of 2010) [2025] KEHC 9865 (KLR) (7 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court orders the transfer of the case from the lower court to the High Court for hearing and determination.

Nekesa v Kiniale & another (Succession Cause 330 & 447 of 2012 (Consolidated)) [2025] KEHC 9886 (KLR) (7 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The date of the summons is hereby amended to read 24.7.2024.

In re Estate of Simeon Wanyoinyi Khwatenge - Deceased (Succession Cause 466 of 2009) [2025] KEHC 9841 (KLR) (7 July 2025) (Ruling)

In re Estate of John Ndichu Gacheru alias Ndicho Gacheru alias Ndichu Gacheru (Deceased) (Succession Cause 700 of 2004) [2025] KEHC 9842 (KLR) (Family) (4 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The widow's life interest in the property is not yet terminated due to her remarriage.