[2025] KEHC 676 (KLR)
The court determined that confirmation of grant and distribution of the estate cannot proceed without full and verified disclosure of all assets and liabilities. The parties' proposed lists of distribution contain discrepancies, and there is insufficient proof regarding the status of accounts and liabilities. The...
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- Citation
- [2025] KEHC 676 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Joyce Mbaire Ndoro; Respondent: Phyllis Muthomi Ng'ang'a; Respondent: Rahab Muthoni Juma
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Nakuru
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Succession Cause 819 of 2015
- Procedural Posture
- Succession Cause / Directions on Confirmation of Grant and Related Applications
- Outcome
- Directions issued; confirmation of grant deferred pending compliance.
- Judges
- HI Ong'udi
- Legal Topics
- Succession, Confirmation of Grant, Estate Distribution, Proof of Liabilities, Beneficiary Rights
- Source Language
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Parties
Joyce Mbaire Ndoro
Applicant
Phyllis Muthomi Ng'ang'a
Respondent
Rahab Muthoni Juma
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Succession Cause / Directions on Confirmation of Grant and Related Applications
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the parties have provided sufficient documentation to enable confirmation of grant and distribution of the estate.
- 2 Whether the lists of distribution and liabilities are adequately supported by evidence.
- 3 What directions should be issued to ensure fair and just distribution of the estate.
Ratio Decidendi
The court determined that confirmation of grant and distribution of the estate cannot proceed without full and verified disclosure of all assets and liabilities. The parties' proposed lists of distribution contain discrepancies, and there is insufficient proof regarding the status of accounts and liabilities. The administrator's letter regarding debts owed by the estate is not adequate evidence. To ensure a fair and just distribution, the court directed all parties to file proof of all properties, current certified bank statements for all listed accounts, proof of all liabilities, and the exact value of the trees in dispute. Compliance with these directions is required within forty-five...
Court Disposition
Directions issued; confirmation of grant deferred pending compliance.
Orders
- Parties to file proof of all properties forming the estate.
- Parties to file current certified bank statements for all accounts listed in the proposed lists for distribution.
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In re Estate of Arthur Ng'ang'a Njuguna Ndoro (Deceased) (Succession Cause 819 of 2015) [2025] KEHC 676 (KLR) (31 January 2025) (Directions)
Neutral citation: [2025] KEHC 676 (KLR)
Republic of Kenya
In the High Court at Nakuru
Succession Cause 819 of 2015
HI Ong'udi, J
January 31, 2025
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ARTHUR NG’ANGA NJUGUNA NDORO(DECEASED)
Between
Joyce Mbaire Ndoro
Administrator
and
Phyllis Muthomi Ng'ang'a
1st Protestor
Rahab Muthoni Juma
2nd Protestor
Directions
1. The ruling to be delivered is in respect of four (4) applications. They are the chamber summons dated 21st January 2020, 13th July 2021, 31st January 2022 and 18th January, 2023.
2. This court having perused the said applications and supporting documents notes that they are all intertwined and should therefore be determined together. The application dated 21st January 2020 seeks for confirmation of grant however, the court notes that the parties did not avail all the necessary documentation relating to the estate of the deceased. The said estate is up for distribution and it is the duty of the parties herein to avail all the necessary information to enable the court distribute the estate in a fair and just manner.
3. The proposed lists of distribution by the parties herein are full of discrepancies since some properties in the 1st protestor’s list are not in that of the administrator. Further, there are accounts listed therein and liabilities but no proof of their status was availed to this court. The letter availed by the administrator indicating the money owed by the estate is not sufficient proof. The principal purpose of confirmation of grant is distribution of the assets. This court has to ensure that all the liabilities are taken care of even as it distributes the estate to the beneficiaries.
4. For the reasons stated above this court makes the following orders;i.That the parties file proof of all the properties forming the estate.ii.That the parties file current certified bank statements for the ALL accounts listed in the proposed lists for distribution.iii.That the administrator files proof of all liabilities to the estate.iv.That the administrator files the exact value of the trees complained about.v.That the above directions be complied with within forty-five (45) days.vi.Mention on March 20, 2025 to confirm compliance.vii.Orders accordingly.
DELIVERED VIRTUALLY, DATED AND SIGNED THIS 31ST DAY OF JANUARY, 2025 IN OPEN COURT AT NAKURU.H.I ONG’UDIJUDGE