Kenyan case law
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In re Estate of Wilson Kamuri Nganga (Deceased) (Succession Cause E69 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 9576 (KLR) (4 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The subject Land Parcel No. Gilgil/Gilgil Block 1/7785 is excluded from the Estate of the deceased herein.
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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.
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In re Estate of Elizabeth Anyango Bita Luyera (Deceased) (Succession Cause 307 of 2009) [2025] KEHC 9809 (KLR) (4 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ RAM is not entitled to be the administratrix and the distribution orders of 4th November 2011 are set aside.
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In re Estate of Silas Kagina Gichoni (Deceased) (Succession Cause 147 of 2010) [2025] KEHC 9728 (KLR) (4 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court has jurisdiction to issue injunctive orders in a Succession Cause to protect the estate from any interference pending final distribution.
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In re Estate of Mwanaisha Njeri (Deceased) (Succession Cause 2835 of 2011) [2025] KEHC 9868 (KLR) (Family) (4 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court dismisses the application for reinstatement of the revocation application dated 9th January 2013.
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In re Estate of Gerishon Kamau Kirima (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1298 of 2011) [2025] KEHC 9815 (KLR) (Family) (4 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court will correct the judgment to include the property known as LR No. 3734/264 Convent Drive, Lavington in the distribution list.
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In re Estate of Julius Cheruiyot Ngeno alias Julius Arap Ngeno (Deceased) (Succession Cause 3 of 2019) [2025] KEHC 9493 (KLR) (3 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The income from the deceased’s estate will be managed by both Administrators (Applicant and 1st Respondent) and not by the 1st Respondent.
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In re Estate of Joseph Githae Ngatia (Deceased) (Succession Cause 240 of 1990) [2025] KEHC 9632 (KLR) (3 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The applicants are appointed as personal representatives of the estate of the deceased executor. The property will be registered in the joint names of the applicants to be distributed to the dependants of the deceased upon the demise of the executor.
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In re Estate of Gerald Muturi Maina (Deceased) (Succession Cause 949 of 2011) [2025] KEHC 9514 (KLR) (Family) (3 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent and to be met by the applicants.
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In re Estate of Husseinbhai Karimbhai Anjarwalla (Deceased) (Succession Cause 118 of 1989) [2025] KEHC 10547 (KLR) (3 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court confirms the administration and distribution of the estate as per the confirmed grant and orders the administrators to furnish confirmation and rectify any errors.
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In re Estate of Mehmuda Husseinbhai Anjarwalla (Deceased) (Succession Cause 66 of 2017) [2025] KEHC 10679 (KLR) (3 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court confirms that the administration and distribution of the estate is being carried out in accordance with the Islamic laws of the Dawoodi Bohra Sect and the terms of the will.
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In re Estate of Priscilla Nyambura Kirina (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1320 of 2017) [2025] KEHC 9511 (KLR) (Family) (3 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Application dismissed, joint administrators directed to execute the confirmed grant within 90 days
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In re Estate of Peter Ngugi Wakamau (Deceased) (Succession Cause 720 of 2014) [2025] KEHC 9506 (KLR) (Family) (3 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court allows the application as prayed with no order as to costs.
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In re Estate of JKW (Deceased) (Succession Cause 308 of 1998) [2025] KEHC 9874 (KLR) (3 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The four children of Nduleve Katiti sired by the deceased are entitled to a share of the estate of the deceased. The five children of Nduleve Katiti born out of wedlock are not entitled to a share of the estate of the deceased. Property LR NO Machakos/Kiandani/X8 was lawfully sold to Francis Mwanza Mulwa and hence is no longer available for distribution to the beneficiaries.
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In re Estate of Fleciah Wairimu Mwangi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 66 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 9538 (KLR) (2 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Applicants' prayer for substitution of the deceased Administrator is disallowed. The Grant issued to the deceased mother becomes inoperative and is for revocation.
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In re Estate of Rebecca Mukuongari (Deceased) (Succession Cause 94 of 2006) [2025] KEHC 9763 (KLR) (2 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Application for rectification of grant is dismissed.
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In re Estate of Magdalina Oluoch Omollo (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E008 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 10940 (KLR) (2 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Appellant was not a dependant and is therefore not a beneficiary of the deceased's estate.
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In re Estate of the Late Alois Rotich Chepkong (Deceased) (Succession Cause 467 of 2015) [2025] KEHC 9258 (KLR) (1 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court upheld the prohibition against intermeddling with estate property under Section 45 of the Law of Succession Act and the restriction on sale of immovable property before conrmation of grant under Section 82(b)(ii). The transactions involving purported land purchases and bequests are invalid.
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In re Estate of Pitalis Olare Ojuoko (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application 301 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 9266 (KLR) (30 June 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The case is withdrawn from Tamu Law Courts and transferred to Nyando Law Courts for hearing and determination.
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In re Estate of M'Ichaba M'Aritho (Succession Cause 291 of 2009) [2025] KEHC 9575 (KLR) (30 June 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The disputed property shall be distributed equally among the 12 beneficiaries of the deceased.
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Ng'etich & another (Succession Cause 155 of 2017) [2025] KEHC 9196 (KLR) (30 June 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court will proceed to peruse the valuation reports and give further orders regarding the transmission of the two remaining properties.
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In re Estate of the Late Robert Muchiri Waiganjo (Deceased) (Succession Cause E100 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 9739 (KLR) (30 June 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court confirms the Grant of Letters of Administration Intestate made to Serah Njeri Muchiri and appoints her as the personal representative of the Estate of Robert Muchiri Waiganjo.
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In re Estate of Washingtone George Arowo Ongonga (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application 300 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 9333 (KLR) (30 June 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The file is withdrawn from Maseno Law Courts and transferred to Kombewa Law Courts for hearing and determination.
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In re Estate of Odipo Afwande Bwore (Deceased) (Succession Cause 23 of 2007) [2025] KEHC 9299 (KLR) (30 June 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The land will be distributed as follows: Roselida Nyongesa Nabwoba gets one acre, Timothy Simala gets three and a half acres, Patrick Mango gets two acres, and Philip Okuwa Makomba gets two acres. The remaining land will be shared equally among the children of the deceased.
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In re Estate of William Kamiri Ngeru (Deceased) (Succession Cause E2237 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 9256 (KLR) (Family) (27 June 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the applicant's application did not meet the threshold for revocation of the grant.