In re Estate of Paul Njoroge Nduati (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1945 of 2003) [2026] KEHC 5230 (KLR) (Family) (20 April 2026) (Ruling)

In re Estate of Paul Njoroge Nduati (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1945 of 2003) [2026] KEHC 5230 (KLR) (Family) (20 April 2026) (Ruling)

The 1st Respondent is the lawful sole administrator under Section 81 of the Law of Succession Act. There is no evidence of imminent threat or wastage to the estate, and the application does not meet the threshold for injunctive relief. There is no necessity for valuation orders. The administrator is ordered to provide a comprehensive account of the estate within 60 days.

Citation
[2026] KEHC 5230 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: Esther Njoki Njoroge; 1st Respondent: Virginia Gathoni Karega; 2nd Respondent: Grace Wanjiku Njoroge
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
20 April 2026
Case Number
Succession Cause 1945 of 2003
Procedural Posture
Succession Cause / Ruling on Application for Injunction and Related Orders
Outcome
Application dismissed save for order for estate accounts
Legal Topics
Administration of Estates, Injunctions, Estate Accounts, Distribution of Estate
Source Language
English
Succession Law Family Law Administration of Estates Injunctions Estate Accounts Distribution of Estate

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Parties

Esther Njoki Njoroge

Applicant

Virginia Gathoni Karega

1st Respondent

Grace Wanjiku Njoroge

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Succession Cause / Ruling on Application for Injunction and Related Orders

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Status of the 1st respondent as sole administrator after co-administrator's death
  2. 2 Whether the estate faces imminent threat of wastage warranting injunctive orders
  3. 3 Necessity for estate valuation

Ratio Decidendi

The 1st Respondent is the lawful sole administrator under Section 81 of the Law of Succession Act. There is no evidence of imminent threat or wastage to the estate, and the application does not meet the threshold for injunctive relief. There is no necessity for valuation orders. The administrator is ordered to provide a comprehensive account of the estate within 60 days.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed save for order for estate accounts

Orders

  • 1st Respondent to file and serve a comprehensive and accurate inventory and account of the estate within 60 days, detailing rental income, payments, expenses, and status of shares from 29th August, 2019 to date.
  • Costs of the application shall be in the cause.