Kenyan case law

In re Estate of Hamza Habil Otondo (Deceased) (Succession Cause E19 of 2020) [2025] KEHC 9010 (KLR) (23 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed and the Grant of Letters of Administration granted to Noel Atemi Ongusi on 25/1/2021 is hereby confirmed.

In re Esttae of Lawrence Kaplelach Karonei (Miscellaneous Succession Cause E006 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 8605 (KLR) (20 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Applicant's Summons is struck out, and the Respondent is awarded costs of the action.

In re Estate of Agnes Wanjiru Karanja (Deceased) (Succession Cause E1794 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 8738 (KLR) (Family) (20 June 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The application for revocation of the grant of probate is dismissed with no order as to costs.

In re Estate of Akala Litili Mikhasi (Succession Cause 90 of 1996) [2025] KEHC 8814 (KLR) (20 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Application for stay of execution pending appeal is dismissed, but the Administrator and the 2nd Respondent are granted costs.

Ongoro v Anyango (Succession Appeal E007 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 9520 (KLR) (20 June 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Limitation of Actions Act is not applicable in a matter for revocation of grant, and the trial court's dismissal of the appellant's Summons for Revocation of grant is hereby set aside.

In re Estate of Mutuku Nyaga (Deceased) (Succession Cause 240 of 2013) [2025] KEHC 8949 (KLR) (20 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The applicant has no locus standi in the succession cause and the applicant's claim to the property should be pursued in the Environment and Land Court

In re Estate of Joyce Truphosa Apiyo (Deceased) (Succession Cause E010 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 8799 (KLR) (20 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application to set aside the proceedings is dismissed with costs.

In re Estate of Martin Luther Awuor (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1577 of 2006) [2025] KEHC 8536 (KLR) (Family) (19 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court lacks jurisdiction to handle lease agreement disputes and recommends the applicants approach other courts to determine the validity of the lease.

In re Estate of M’mutungi M’magana alias M’mutungi Magana (Deceased) (Succession Cause 60 of 2015) [2025] KEHC 8790 (KLR) (19 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The applicant lacks locus standi to bring this application and the application is struck out with costs.

In re Estate of Roger Bryan Robson (Deceased) (Succession Cause 955 of 2013) [2025] KEHC 8562 (KLR) (Family) (19 June 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The objections are dismissed with costs to the respondent. The objectors are treated as creditors to the estate.

In re Estate of Danson Mugui Njoroge alias Danson Migwi Njorore alias Danson Mugwi Njoroge alias Danson Migwe Njoroge (Deceased) (Succession Cause 39 of 2019) [2025] KEHC 13147 (KLR) (19 June 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Court will determine whether a case for reasonable provision for the applicant and her children has been made.

In re Estate of Gorsho Roble Mohamed (Deceased) (Succession Cause 6 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 8560 (KLR) (19 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is disallowed with no order to costs

In re Estate of Mugo Kabire Kubu (Decesaed) (Succession Cause 46 of 2015) [2025] KEHC 8601 (KLR) (19 June 2025) (Ruling)

In re Estate of Late Daniel Mbatha Ngumu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 787 of 2014) [2025] KEHC 9120 (KLR) (19 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court lacks jurisdiction to hear the application.

In re Estate of Monica Munini Nyala (Deceased) (Succession Cause 552 of 2015) [2025] KEHC 14298 (KLR) (19 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed, and the Administrator is directed to expedite the completion of the administration of the Estate.

Im re Estate of M’thambura M’mwitari (Deceased) (Succession Cause 45 of 1994) [2025] KEHC 8666 (KLR) (19 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The grant of representation to the deceased is declared inoperative due to his death, and a fresh grant is issued to the respondent.

In re Estate of the Late Njambi King'ori (Deceased) (Succession Cause 333 of 2004) [2025] KEHC 8812 (KLR) (19 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The grant of letters of administration to John Karari King'ori is revoked. The applicant and Emmanuel Wanjohi do not qualify to be issued with a Grant of Representation in respect of the estate of the late Njambi King'ori. The chamber summons dated 23rd June is allowed as prayed.

In re Estate of the Late Eustace Tatua Gitichu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1270 of 2002) [2025] KEHC 8712 (KLR) (Family) (19 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court does not consolidate the succession causes and sets aside the grant issued to William Tatua. The court directs that the grant be rectified and the application for distribution be heard within 30 days.

In re Estate of John Peter Keguro (Deceased) (Succession Cause 554 of 1998) [2025] KEHC 8547 (KLR) (Family) (19 June 2025) (Ruling)

In re Estate of Shelmth Wanjiru Tatua (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1271 of 2002) [2025] KEHC 8535 (KLR) (Family) (19 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is disallowed as the widow cannot be substituted as a joint administrator due to the degree of consanguinity and the rights of the remaining administrators.

In re Estate of Erach Jehangir Austin (Deceased) (Succession Cause 41 of 2019) [2025] KEHC 10085 (KLR) (19 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed. No orders as to costs due to the nature of the matter.

In re Estate of the Late Madan mohan Singh (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1254 of 2017) [2025] KEHC 8559 (KLR) (Family) (19 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that the applicant is not a party to the suit and that the court does not have jurisdiction to determine ownership of LR No. 18696/55. The preliminary objection is allowed.

In re Estate of Naja Jehangir Austin (Deceased) (Succession Cause 107 of 1982) [2025] KEHC 9157 (KLR) (19 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The grant to Marzban Jehangir Austin is revoked, and a new grant is issued to Navroze Marzban Austin.

In re Estate of the Late Waiganjo Muriithi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 13 of 2018) [2025] KEHC 8602 (KLR) (19 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds merit in the application for joinder of the applicants as interested parties and directs the parties to report on the progress in the related civil suit.

In re Estate of Herina Akumu (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application E069 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 8571 (KLR) (18 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The proceedings and documents filed in this HC Succession Misc. Cause No. E069 of 2024 are transferred to and filed in HC Succession Cause No. 270 of 2008. The proceedings and filings will be conducted in the main Succession Cause file. This Miscellaneous file is hereby closed.