Kenyan case law
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In re Estate of Kipketer Chepsisor (Deceased) (Succession Cause 93 of 1993) [2025] KEHC 9144 (KLR) (27 June 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court will discuss the basis for invalidating the 2007 grant and will serve the application on all beneficiaries and interested parties for hearing.
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In re Estate of the Late Kipkogei arap Chesoen (Deceased) (Succession Cause 141 of 2008) [2025] KEHC 9056 (KLR) (27 June 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants leave to appeal for the 1st Objector, finding that the circumstances warrant judicial consideration.
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In re Estate of Wachira Waithaka (Deceased) (Succession Cause 156 of 2000) [2025] KEHC 9244 (KLR) (27 June 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application for review is time-barred and denied.
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In re Estate of Mathew Kamiri Karanja (Deceased) (Succession Cause E035 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 9510 (KLR) (27 June 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds that the respondent is intermeddling with the estate of the deceased and issues orders restraining the respondent from building a permanent structure on the land.
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In re Estate of Edward Kamanu Kariuki (Deceased) (Succession Cause 3188 of 2013) [2025] KEHC 9369 (KLR) (Family) (27 June 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court confirms the grant and directs the distribution of the land known as Kabete/[particulars withheld] equally between the two families, with Serah Wangui Kariuki holding the share in trust for the beneficiaries of the 1st House and Jane Wariara Kamanu holding the share in trust for the beneficiaries of the 2nd House. The file will be closed and parties will be allowed to move the court with documentation to prove ownership of the other two assets.
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In re Estate of Joseph Njeri Ndungu alias Josephine Njeri (Deceased) (Succession Cause E034 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 9292 (KLR) (Family) (27 June 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the application as the applicant did not seek leave of court to apply for the setting aside of the Mediation Settlement Agreement.
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In re Estate of Ahmed Ali Fareh Maktari (Deceased) (Succession Cause 245 of 1998) [2025] KEHC 9106 (KLR) (27 June 2025) (Order)
✦ The 2017 grant is annulled, Sharifa Ahmed Ali must provide a true probate account, proceeds from the property are to be used for valuation, Ghaya Ahmed Ali must surrender the title deed, and status quo is maintained.
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In re Estate of the Late Mwau Mathi alias Mwau Manthi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 193 of 2017) [2025] KEHC 9665 (KLR) (27 June 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds no new evidence and dismisses the application
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In re Estate of Yunis Ali (Succession Cause 1362 of 2006) [2025] KEHC 9306 (KLR) (Family) (27 June 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The High Court's decision to refer the matter to the Kadhi's Court is not an error apparent on the face of the record.
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In re Estate of Jaladean Njoki Mbiri alias Njoki Mbiri (Deceased) (Succession Cause 270 of 2019) [2025] KEHC 9368 (KLR) (Family) (27 June 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds Kikuyu Customary Law inapplicable due to its discriminatory nature against women. The daughters of the deceased, regardless of their marital status, are beneficiaries and entitled to the deceased's estate. The grandchildren of Rose Nyambura Njoki are also entitled to a share of their mother's estate.
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In re Estate of Chebochok Mitei (Succession Cause E031 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 9185 (KLR) (27 June 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The objection to the grant of letters of administration is upheld, and the Petitioner is directed to remain an administrator of the estate.
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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.
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In re Estate of Beniah Kingsley Nyabul (Deceased) (Succession Cause 534 of 2017) [2025] KEHC 8990 (KLR) (Family) (26 June 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Application allowed, transmission processes to be completed as per court orders
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In re Estate of Nthambi Kiilu Muange (Deceased) (Succession Cause 540 of 2008) [2025] KEHC 9460 (KLR) (26 June 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The grant is confirmed, and the mode of distribution is adopted. The 1st Administrator is granted one last chance to participate in executing the transmission forms.
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Away v Ochung' (Succession Cause E005 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 9067 (KLR) (26 June 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Appellant's application is allowed, and the Grant of Letters of Administration is revoked.
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In re Estate of Ibrahim Mucheru (Deceased) (Succession Cause 585 of 2016) [2025] KEHC 9226 (KLR) (Family) (26 June 2025) (Directions)
✦ The court directs the parties to appear before the Deputy Registrar to assess the respondent's compliance with the orders of 26th September 2022 and to present their positions including any documentary evidence.
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In re Estate of the Late Tumbo Lavu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 80 of 2011) [2025] KEHC 9085 (KLR) (26 June 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is granted to rectify the certificate of confirmed grant, but it is rejected in regard to the distribution of shares to strangers to the estate.
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In re Estate of the Late George Gedalla Churoo alias Gedara Chukuro alias Churko Gendala (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause 1AA of 2023) [2025] KEHC 9014 (KLR) (26 June 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs.
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In re Estate of Beth Wanjiru Hihu - Deceased (Succession Cause E985 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 10954 (KLR) (Family) (26 June 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Special Limited Grant is extended for an additional 30 days to allow the Applicant to effectively manage the estate.
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In re Estate of Ezekiel Lukalo Aluda (Deceased) (Succession Cause 408 of 1998) [2025] KEHC 9207 (KLR) (25 June 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The preliminary objection is not sustainable, and the applicant's application for stay of execution and leave to appeal is granted.
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In re David Kibor Ragut (Deceased) (Succession Cause 254 of 2007) [2025] KEHC 9084 (KLR) (25 June 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court orders the administrators to show cause for their actions, restrains Vivo Energy Kenya Limited from depositing lease payments, and orders them to provide evidence on cash receivables.
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In re Estate of Andrikus Henry Oyugi Ogawo (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E001 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 9025 (KLR) (25 June 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court granted the stay of execution of the judgment pending the appeal.
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In re Estate of M'Twerandu M'Marete alias Tuerandu Marete (Deceased (Succession Cause 251 of 2014) [2025] KEHC 8940 (KLR) (25 June 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The will is valid and the grant of probate to the deceased's executor is confirmed.
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In re Estate of Peter Njihia Karanja (Deceased) (Succession Cause E031 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 11760 (KLR) (24 June 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The motor vehicle should devolve back to the deceased's estate, and the Respondent can pursue debt repayment from the estate.
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In re Estate of Hannah Wambui Ndeithi - Deceased (Succession Cause E3030 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 10956 (KLR) (Family) (23 June 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court confirms the grant of Letters of Administration to Agnes Wambui Maina and orders the distribution of the 1/4 of an acre of land.